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2016/03/20 18:45:11 (permalink)

Processor for computer check...

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I am considering upgrading me i3 chip to an i7...  but was wondering if there's such a website that checks compatibility..
 
My board is  a Gigabyte GA-H55M-UD2H
http://www.gigabyte.com/p...x?pid=3503&dl=1#sp

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    Re: Processor for computer check... 2016/03/20 19:09:21 (permalink)
    I don't know of a web site that checks compatibility but the Gigabyte page shows this:
     
    "Supports Intel Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 LGA1156 processors"
     
    So an I7 will work but it has to be a processor with an LGA1156 socket.
     
    That would be the "Lynnfield" series of I7.
     
    Look here for the "Lynnfield" I7:
     
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intel_Core_i7_microprocessors
     
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    Re: Processor for computer check... 2016/03/20 20:48:40 (permalink)
    Update:
    I did your homework for you:
     
    http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gah55mud2h
     
    Go to that page and Scroll down to "View Compatible CPUs" to see a list of CPUs good for your MB.
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    Re: Processor for computer check... 2016/03/21 14:39:16 (permalink)
    Thank you mikedocy.. thats an excellent find..
    Really appreciate your efforts.

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    Re: Processor for computer check... 2016/03/21 18:16:23 (permalink)
    careful though, some of your vsts might count that as an activation
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    Re: Processor for computer check... 2016/03/21 19:27:04 (permalink)
    As a change in computer specs?

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    Re: Processor for computer check... 2016/03/21 20:46:11 (permalink)
    yup, NI is a good example, cant even change the number of cores used without causing the vst to go into demo mode- either use an activation or switch it back
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    Re: Processor for computer check... 2016/03/22 12:11:12 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Mesh 2016/03/22 13:38:26
    Yoiks!
     
    Socket 1156 is ancient.  My MOBO is a socket 1155 jobbie and that's really old.  1156 predates that.  Current socket is 1151, prior to that it was 1150.  I have been able to spot some socket 1155 CPUs in the wild, but they're still pretty expensive.
     
    My honest advice would be to get a new MOBO and upgrade the CPU to a modern socket 1151 variant.
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    Re: Processor for computer check... 2016/03/22 13:58:15 (permalink)
    Agree.
    The Lynnfield processor is the 1st generation I7. We are at generation 6 now.
    It would be best to save up money and get a new motherboard/processor combo.
     
     
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    Re: Processor for computer check... 2016/03/22 17:04:52 (permalink)
    Ok... thanks for the tip.
     
    My intention is to use this computer as my main computer then use it as a VEpro Slave ... once I can afford a brand new rig.....   (Wife might have something to say about this though!)

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