Got some options.

[DaltonM]

So I need a new MOBO or CPU, maybe both.

I really want a quad core CPU, so an i5 at least. What I have now is a Xeon e3 1225 that isn't compatible with my MOBO.

I am wondering if I should keep my 1155 Xeon and just get a new MOBO or if I should get a z97m anniversary and an i5.

I want to play Witcher 3 so bad guys v_v

My specs:

CPU: Intel Pentium G530 2.5 Ghz

MOBO: Foxconn H67S

GPU: MSI Low Profile 750 Ti

RAM: DDR3 1600, 8gb 2 slots

PSU: Thermaltake 450w

Should I upgrade my MOBO and use my xeon or should I get an i5? Is there much a difference between a 4460 and the E3 1225?

[arvark]

If it's 1155 socket, keep the Xeon and buy a new mobo, since the Xeon is a locked i5 with no iGPU.

[UselessBread]

If it's 1155 socket, keep the Xeon and buy a new mobo, since the Xeon is a locked i5 with no iGPU.

Only that decent 1155 socket motherboards are basically impossible to find now, with them being internet-ancient.

[arvark]

Look for them on ebay etc.

[DaltonM]

Yeah, I found one, but it supports 1066 DDR3, but mine is 1600. Does that mean it will run at a lower clock or is it just incompatible?

[arvark]

It'll run at a lower clock.

[DaltonM]

It says my xeon only supports 1066 RAM

http://ark.intel.com/products/52270/Intel-Xeon-Processor-E3-1225-6M-Cache-3_10-GHz

I am starting to feel that it might not be worth it to bend over backwards for this old ass CPU.