i3 to i5 questions

[Tigz79]

Hey just wanting to know if there are any issues from swooping out an i3 duel core cpu to an i5 quad core cpu? Is it just a case of taking one out and replacing with the other and installing the fan then booting up the system again? Never done a cpu change before and dont want to damage anything... The mb is a Gigabyte H61MA-D2V Intel H61 (Socket 1155) DDR3

 

[tbh]

You may need to update the BIOS, check the Gigabyte site for the latest version.

 

[Tigz79]

Ah thanks al have a look on there site n do some homework then

 

[ubersonic]

Prob need to apply new thermal paste too if your keeping the same HS/fan.

 

[Tigz79]

Prob need to apply new thermal paste too if your keeping the same HS/fan.

Al just be using the stock fan that comes with the new cpu bud, do they come with the paste too?

 

[Ollie1132]

Al just be using the stock fan that comes with the new cpu bud, do they come with the paste too?

Yes they do. And you won't have to change a thing... 1155 socket boards are ready for every CPU stated as 1155 (unless it's a z68 board in which case for Ivy you would need to update your bios)

 

[Tigz79]

Thanks for the good info mate, doesn't sound as bad as a first thought to swop them out now

 

[j.col]

its usually just remove cooler.
fit new cpu (make sure its aligned right)
fit new cooler
boot

also here is a list of cpu's your mobo will take
http://uk.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=4090

 

[Tigz79]

its usually just remove cooler.
fit new cpu (make sure its aligned right)
fit new cooler
boot

also here is a list of cpu's your mobo will take
http://uk.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=4090

Cheers bud al have a run through those just 1 more thing would a have to change anything else after the cpu like changing the ram or does that not matter or interfere with a cpu change?

 

[Ollie1132]

Cheers bud al have a run through those just 1 more thing would a have to change anything else after the cpu like changing the ram or does that not matter or interfere with a cpu change?

won't have to change the RAM will still be DDR3 so all will be good.

 

[j.col]

Cheers bud al have a run through those just 1 more thing would a have to change anything else after the cpu like changing the ram or does that not matter or interfere with a cpu change?

as above^^^
for the change, there are loads of guides out there
may be a different socket, but basics are the same

 

[Tigz79]

Superb thanks for that al defo give this a bash soon and hopefully all goes to plan... Thanks again lads much appreciated!