P8Z68-V LE

I have a P8Z68-V LE mobo, the support pages say it supports i7 gen2 processors. It also says it supports i7 3770 if I upgrade the bios. I found an i7 3770 (gen3) on sale for nearly $200 off! But I cannot confirm that it will be compatible since it's a gen3 processor. the mobo is older and I'm...

I have Sony Vaio laptop PCG-7D2L. Its internal optical drive has become faulty, not reading recovery cd or any other cd/DVD. I have external desktop cd/DVD writer. Which connector I should use to connect in that very slot where the optical drive is connected. The OS has become corrupt and I...