Best processor with Intel DH61WW?

[iPepsi57]

Okay, what is the best processor I can get? I have an Intel DH61WW motherboard with Intel H61 Chipset, I know about having to update the bios and I did that. However, don't ask about the trouble I went through, I had to do a BIOS recovery with a jumper, but it's all good now. Anyway, I'm running the latest BIOS and I want to know which is the BEST CPU I can get for $250 or less? I can't get another motherboard, but I can a processor. I want at least an Intel i5 2500k, even if it's aging, or if you can find something that is COMPATIBLE with this motherboard please let me know. Don't link me to the Intel CPU list because I wanna see it written by a person on here. My socket is LGA 1155.

 

[iPepsi57]

Hi, the i7 3770k would be the fastest CPU that motherboard can support, and the i5 3570k would be the best with your budget. But i would recommend the i5 3570 non 'k' version (cheaper) because you need an Z77 chipset based motherboard to overclock, but it's the same CPU, just does not have an unlocked multiplier:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115233

So this is compatible with my H61 chipset? I don't know my Revision number so I'm outta luck there. I really thank you. I just wanna be sure.

Please reply sir, I'm very young and I don't want to harm my computer.

 

[iPepsi57]

Hi, the i7 3770k would be the fastest CPU that motherboard can support, and the i5 3570k would be the best with your budget. But i would recommend the i5 3570 non 'k' version (cheaper) because you need an Z77 chipset based motherboard to overclock, but it's the same CPU, just does not have an unlocked multiplier:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115233

So this is compatible with my H61 chipset? I don't know my Revision number so I'm outta luck there. I really thank you. I just wanna be sure.

Please reply sir, I'm very young and I don't want to harm my computer.

Yes it's compatible, get the i5 3570 i linked

Thanks so much dude, I wish I could select best answer, but their's no button right now.

 

[iPepsi57]

You're welcome, good luck.

If it's possible is their another way I can contact you? I'll might need help installing it.
If you have Steam or something that'd be great.

 

[iPepsi57]

Just send me a private message by clicking on the red envelope under my profile name.

I found my board revision. AA G623116-204, so I can support them all on the Intel Site! Great news! But I have a last question. Do you think that Newegg will discontinue that processor before Christmas? Because that's the only time I can get it.

 

[iPepsi57]

No, i don't think so, the 3rd gen intel core processors will be available for quite some time to come, so no need to worry about that.

My ram is 532 MHZ DDR3, it is stock ram, will I have to buy new ram to support the i5? It says 1333/1600 Ram speed in the details on Newegg?

 

[iPepsi57]

My ram is 532 MHZ DDR3, it is stock ram, will I have to buy new ram to support the i5? It says 1333/1600 Ram speed in the details on Newegg?

No it wont be necessary, the i5 3570 has a integrated DDR3 1333/1600 memory controller, but your current memory will be fine.

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Man I wish I could pay you or something. Anyway, last question. Should their be any precautions as to installing the CPU? And will it damage my motherboard or are processor upgrades safe?

 

[iPepsi57]

It's very easy to install a CPU, just be patient, and the instructions will be in your motherboards manual. If you're not sure, take your PC to a Local PC Shop (Recommended) and let a technician install it for you, they'll probably do it for free. Even if they do charge you, it's much better than having to buy a new processor

Well, I don't have a motherboard manual. But I am very smart with computers. I have installed ram and installed a graphics card. Not to mention I used a bios jumper on the motherboard, I was just wondering, If I put the cpu and heatsink in correctly, the computer should boot without any problems right? Or will I have to reinstall windows?

 

[iPepsi57]

If you have the latest bios or the bios version that's needed for the i5 3570 then it should work. And you do not need to reinstall the OS hen changing a CPU, only with a motherboard change.

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