HELP WITH UPGRADING CPU! I5-3330s to i7-3770?

[TobyVanhaecke]

My pc specs:
Intel i5-3330s 2.7GHZ
MSI GTX 970 4GB
8GB DDR3
Unbranded Dell Motherboard (Ivy Bridge Chipset) (Model 042P49)
And a 1TB Hdd

I was wondering weather it would be worth it paying £120 to upgrade my processor to an i7-3770 or even for £20-£30 more to buy and i7-3770k I was just curious as what kind of difference I would be able to see if I were to upgrade and the certain pros and cons of weather or not I should do it. I know it's quite a specific question but I'm very new to computer building and components and what not so all help is appreciated

Thanks

 

[GhislainG]

Are you sure an i7-3770 or i7-3770K is compatible? https://hardwarerecs.stackexchange.com/questions/2161/dell-optiplex-3010-upgrading-cpu

 

[Ecky]

Depends on what you use your PC for, but the i7 is significantly better for well-threaded things that can make use of the extra logical processors which hyperthreading provides.

 

[TobyVanhaecke]

Are you sure an i7-3770 or i7-3770K is compatible? https://hardwarerecs.stackexchange.com/questions/2161/dell-optiplex-3010-upgrading-cpu

I am pretty sure as when I open up CPU-Z it says I'm on the ivy bridge chipset

 

[TobyVanhaecke]

Depends on what you use your PC for, but the i7 is significantly better for well-threaded things that can make use of the extra logical processors which hyperthreading provides.

I want to begin using it for gaming that's why I bought the GTX 970

 

[Ecky]

A 3330S is alright for most games, you may not even feel the need for an upgrade. However, the i7 would show benefit in many new games.

 

[TobyVanhaecke]

A 3330S is alright for most games, you may not even feel the need for an upgrade. However, the i7 would show benefit in many new games.

my only worry is that because my motherboard isn't anything special it may not be able to handle an i7 but I don't know much about pc's honestly, but I know I definitely wont be able to overclock on it though

 

[Ecky]

I would be surprised if the i7 didn't work. So far as I know, any socket 1155 board should support all 1155 CPUs.

 

[TobyVanhaecke]

I would be surprised if the i7 didn't work. So far as I know, any socket 1155 board should support all 1155 CPUs.

okay thanks, I think i'll buy second hand though to get it cheapest, do you think my current fan for my i5 will work with an i7? its just the stock heatsink btw

 

[Ecky]

The 3330S is a lower TDP CPU than the 3770, so it might or might not be enough. A good, inexpensive option (if you find the i7 is running too hot) is a Cryorig M9i.

 

[TobyVanhaecke]

The 3330S is a lower TDP CPU than the 3770, so it might or might not be enough. A good, inexpensive option (if you find the i7 is running too hot) is a Cryorig M9i.

alright ill look into it, thanks for your help

 

[GhislainG]

Are you sure an i7-3770 or i7-3770K is compatible? https://hardwarerecs.stackexchange.com/questions/2161/dell-optiplex-3010-upgrading-cpu

I am pretty sure as when I open up CPU-Z it says I'm on the ivy bridge chipset

CPU-Z, Mainboard: what are the Chipset and Southbridge? What is the BIOS version?

You have a Dell motherboard; you shouldn't presume that an i7-3770 or i7-3770K will work. It isn't because the socket is the correct one that the OEM BIOS will support it properly (correct speed, etc.)

 

[Arkheno]

My pc specs:
Intel i5-3330s 2.7GHZ
MSI GTX 970 4GB
8GB DDR3
Unbranded Dell Motherboard (Ivy Bridge Chipset) (Model 042P49)
And a 1TB Hdd

I was wondering weather it would be worth it paying £120 to upgrade my processor to an i7-3770 or even for £20-£30 more to buy and i7-3770k I was just curious as what kind of difference I would be able to see if I were to upgrade and the certain pros and cons of weather or not I should do it. I know it's quite a specific question but I'm very new to computer building and components and what not so all help is appreciated

Thanks

Hello, i have a Dell Optiplex 3010 whit I3 3220, you have try whit a i7 3770 ?

Thanks you