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Upgrade your processor for better performance.

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CarmineSenpai
Member
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06-13-2022, 06:43 AM
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I truly wish to upgrade my i5 3570 to an i7 7700, but I’m not sure if my motherboard can handle it. My CPU is an Intel E210882—anyone have advice?
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CarmineSenpai
06-13-2022, 06:43 AM #1

I truly wish to upgrade my i5 3570 to an i7 7700, but I’m not sure if my motherboard can handle it. My CPU is an Intel E210882—anyone have advice?

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Kuzoto
Junior Member
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06-13-2022, 10:21 AM
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It's not the same as a different socket, and fitting it in would likely damage the board. Are you already having the 7700 or just considering purchasing it? It seems a modern i3 would offer better value and performance compared to using that outdated CPU.
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Kuzoto
06-13-2022, 10:21 AM #2

It's not the same as a different socket, and fitting it in would likely damage the board. Are you already having the 7700 or just considering purchasing it? It seems a modern i3 would offer better value and performance compared to using that outdated CPU.

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FelixYT_
Member
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06-14-2022, 07:14 AM
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Not compatible. 2. That isn't your motherboard: https://www.intel.com.au/content/www/au/...oards.html 3. Optimal processor is the i7 3770k for that system.
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FelixYT_
06-14-2022, 07:14 AM #3

Not compatible. 2. That isn't your motherboard: https://www.intel.com.au/content/www/au/...oards.html 3. Optimal processor is the i7 3770k for that system.