Recent content by F1lmfan

There's a lot to go through but if it solves my problem it'll be worth it. I'll give it a try and let you know how I get on. Thanks

Ok. So now I have a problem 😞 I tried to change the existing CPU to the "free" i7 3770k that I mentioned and the system booted but no input was found on the monitor...I thought maybe I had to update the BIOS until research said that my MOBO is discontinued by Intel and that I have the latest...

I hadn't even considered anything outside of the i7 spec. Definitely something to look at them..... As long as it's compatible with the motherboard and the rest of the system, the intention was to get the best available. But, if the Xeon is much cheaper and with only a small reduction in...

You're right.... it's not costing me anything so I should go with the 3770k initially, and if that doesn't work for some reason go for the 2600/2700. Thanks for your help everyone

Since my BIOS is the last version available before discontinuation, wouldn't I have to "downgrade" to get to one needed for the 3770k - in which case I'd be better with the 2600 or 2700 as I wouldn't have to mess with the BIOS....?

So am I right to assume that the i7 3770k isn't compatible with the current system then? Only reason I'm asking is I can get a second hand one free - obviously if it won't work then I'll have to buy one, but thought I would ask before I start spending money ;) The system has 16gb RAM and GPU is...

Hi I currently have an Intel DH61CR MOBO (AAG14064-207) with an i5 2400 CPU and wanted to upgrade it to the best possible i7 processor. I originally read that I could upgrade to an i7 3770k but have now found information referencing the current CPU being Sandy Bridge with the i7 3770k being Ivy...