I5-2300 upgrade suggestions

[boehm742]

I currently have a intel i5-2300 @2.8ghz which I believe to be as being LGA 1155 socket. Motherboard MB.GBL01.002 in my dx4850. Running win10. 24 GB ram 512G SSD, GTX1060 and upgraded power supply
What kind of choices do I have to upgrade this cpu?

 

[richiestang_78]

I think the i7 3770 with a BIOS update is about the best you can do. But you really really need to be careful on how much you spend, because it seem slike peopel dont uncderstand that a 6 year old CPU is not worth the price of a brand new 8th gen i3 8100

 

[trampus123]

I don't recommend upgrading that system but if you must upgrade check the manufacture for the CPU compatibility list.
if I had that computer I would save my money and get a new computer

 

[boehm742]

I don't recommend upgrading that system but if you must upgrade check the manufacture for the CPU compatibility list.
if I had that computer I would save my money and get a new computer

I sure wish. Currently it has an additional 24Gig ram GTX 1060, 500gbSSD and upgraded P/S. Works great for gaming but the CPU is always pushing 95% plus on games like BF1. Was hoping to find a decent upgrade cpu thats compatible for a fraction of a new PC

 

[trampus123]

I don't recommend upgrading that system but if you must upgrade check the manufacture for the CPU compatibility list.
if I had that computer I would save my money and get a new computer

I sure wish. Currently it has an additional 24Gig ram GTX 1060, 500gbSSD and upgraded P/S. Works great for gaming but the CPU is always pushing 95% plus on games like BF1. Was hoping to find a decent upgrade cpu thats compatible for a fraction of a new PC

in that case then look for a I5-2500 will be best. if you go i7 you will need more cooling like a better seek and the board mite fit over it as it will use all of the power delivery on it so can you say toast it

 

[boehm742]

I don't recommend upgrading that system but if you must upgrade check the manufacture for the CPU compatibility list.
if I had that computer I would save my money and get a new computer

I sure wish. Currently it has an additional 24Gig ram GTX 1060, 500gbSSD and upgraded P/S. Works great for gaming but the CPU is always pushing 95% plus on games like BF1. Was hoping to find a decent upgrade cpu thats compatible for a fraction of a new PC

in that case then look for a I5-2500 will be best. if you go i7 you will need more cooling like a better seek and the board mite fit over it as it will use all of the power delivery on it so can you say toast it

Thank you for the response.That was one i had researched, the other being an i7-2600. But Your saying the i7-2600 would need a better heatsink? Both of those two were listed as 99% upgrade compatibility chance on cpu-upgrade.com which was the two highest among the list.

 

[ethanmarti1598]

I don't recommend upgrading that system but if you must upgrade check the manufacture for the CPU compatibility list.
if I had that computer I would save my money and get a new computer

I sure wish. Currently it has an additional 24Gig ram GTX 1060, 500gbSSD and upgraded P/S. Works great for gaming but the CPU is always pushing 95% plus on games like BF1. Was hoping to find a decent upgrade cpu thats compatible for a fraction of a new PC

in that case then look for a I5-2500 will be best. if you go i7 you will need more cooling like a better seek and the board mite fit over it as it will use all of the power delivery on it so can you say toast it

Thank you for the response.That was one i had researched, the other being an i7-2600. But Your saying the i7-2600 would need a better heatsink? Both of those two were listed as 99% upgrade compatibility chance on cpu-upgrade.com which was the two highest among the list.

Compatibility is not the problem; the i7 will draw more power than the i5, and will generate more heat. This means you will need a decent cooling solution, and there's also the risk that your motherboard cannot supply the i7 with enough power. My two cents here, would be to get a newer board with a newer CPU; it will be a much better long-term solution.