Can I upgrade my CPU without getting a new MOBO?

[Bepizz]

Hello everyone, I recently upgraded my GPU and although i'm able to run games much better, i'm finding that my CPU just isn't able to keep up most of the time. I was planning on getting an Intel Core i3 6100 3.7GHz CPU and wanted to know if I would also need to get a new Motherboard. My current motherboard is a Lenovo Bantry CRB and i can't seem to find anyone that knows anything about it. Anyone here know whether or not I would need to replace it to use this new CPU?

 

[USAFRet]

Hello everyone, I recently upgraded my GPU and although i'm able to run games much better, i'm finding that my CPU just isn't able to keep up most of the time. I was planning on getting an Intel Core i3 6100 3.7GHz CPU and wanted to know if I would also need to get a new Motherboard. My current motherboard is a Lenovo Bantry CRB and i can't seem to find anyone that knows anything about it. Anyone here know whether or not I would need to replace it to use this new CPU?

What CPU is in it now?
Download and run Speccy to discover.

This seems to indicate it is an AMD CPU
https://certification.ubuntu.com/certification/catalog/component/dmi/1617/dmi:BantryCRB/

 

[dark_lord69]

Hello everyone, I recently upgraded my GPU and although i'm able to run games much better, i'm finding that my CPU just isn't able to keep up most of the time. I was planning on getting an Intel Core i3 6100 3.7GHz CPU and wanted to know if I would also need to get a new Motherboard. My current motherboard is a Lenovo Bantry CRB and i can't seem to find anyone that knows anything about it. Anyone here know whether or not I would need to replace it to use this new CPU?

The short answer to your question is no...
You will need a different motherboard because your computer uses AMD processors and the FM2+ socket.
According to Lenovo this is as good as it gets for you: (Without a motherboard upgrade)
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113372

This one might work as well: (Based on your socket type)
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113402
(However, if you have a low profile case the wraith cooler that's included may not fit but would be required.)