Question 3rd gen intel CPU on a 2nd gen intel board, do I need to update my BIOS?

[MARINE300]

I'm planning on Buying an Intel Core i7-3770 (upgrading from an i3-2120) and I'm wondering if I'll need to update my BIOS? Locals have told me I should however I can't find any updates online! any help?

Motherboard: Intel DQ67SW
Socket / Chipset: LGA 1155 / Sandy Bridge
BIOS Version: SQ6710H.86A.0064.2012.0626.1003
BIOS Date: 26/06/2012

If i've missed out any information just ask.

 

[Fix_that_Glitch]

Is this board in a specific pc model you own?

 

[MARINE300]

Is this board in a specific pc model you own?

Doesn't look like it. From the case I can tell It's by Xenta and the case is pretty old
https://xenta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/625569-630130-8001.jpg

According to CPU-Z the motherboard is by Intel (not any other company like gigabyte or asus), On the website for the case on their website (https://xenta.co.uk/computing/computer-cases/xenta-computer-case/) It describes it as a "high quality, value for money option for any up and coming PC building enthusiast. ". From that I can assume it was built by somebody, used for a bit then sold to me.

 

[geofelt]

I do not think 3rd gen is compatible for your motherboard:
https://www.intel.com/content/dam/support/us/en/documents/boardsandkits/desktop-boards/DQ67SW.pdf
I7-2700K would be the strongest upgrade.

 

[Fix_that_Glitch]

Doesn't look like it. From the case I can tell It's by Xenta and the case is pretty old
https://xenta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/625569-630130-8001.jpg

According to CPU-Z the motherboard is by Intel (not any other company like gigabyte or asus), On the website for the case on their website (https://xenta.co.uk/computing/computer-cases/xenta-computer-case/) It describes it as a "high quality, value for money option for any up and coming PC building enthusiast. ". From that I can assume it was built by somebody, used for a bit then sold to me.

Yes I was just trying to find out if it was like a Dell or something like that where you could look up thier support site for bios. I can confirm Geofelt's warning about cpu limit. CPU-Upgrade: Intel DQ67SW processor support