Hi
 
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

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
 

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.

Thank you mikedocy.. thats an excellent find..
Really appreciate your efforts.

careful though, some of your vsts might count that as an activation

As a change in computer specs?

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

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.

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.
 
 

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!)