Enhancing my processor performance
Enhancing my processor performance
Hi Antonis,
Your current setup is solid for basic tasks and light gaming. Upgrading to an Intel i7 3770 for around €100 could definitely boost performance, especially if you need smoother productivity work with Matlab and better gaming at 1080p.
Replacing the i5 2300 with the i7 3770 won’t require immediate formatting—just a simple BIOS update or BIOS install to switch the processor. It should be straightforward and quick.
Let me know if you need more details!
When you spam delete or any key on your board and start your computer, it should launch into the BIOS and show the revision number. Asrock's site should provide a changelog for each release, so as long as you have a version newer than the one introducing Ivy Bridge, you should be fine.
Open the search bar, press Press Windows + S, enter msinfo32 and tap down. Navigate to the section showing Bios Version/Date.
I wouldn't choose an i7 3770 for this setup. Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge are quite alike, neither providing significantly more performance. In the US, an unlocked 2600k is usually cheaper than a locked 3770. Since your P67 board supports overclocking, I’d go with the 2600k and boost it.