Inspiron 660 upgrade to i7-4790K

[KarateCrusader]

I'm thinking about upgrading my the CPU on my Inspiron 660 from an i5 3330 to an i7-4790K. Would that work?

My Specs:

CPU: i5 3330
GPU: ASUS GTX 760
RAM: 8GB
PSU: Corsair CX600M

This is what I had before I upgraded the PSU and GPU: http://www.cnet.com/products/dell-inspiron-660-core-i5-3330-3-ghz-monitor-none-series/specs/

 

[WildCard999]

No its a different socket, your current socket is 1155 and the I7-4790K is a 1150 socket.

 

[KarateCrusader]

Ah ok. What would you recommend for a processor upgrade that is compatible with my specs?

 

[WildCard999]

A great CPU that would fit that socket and is also a good price is the Intel Xeon Processor E3-1240 v2, its a 3.4 (3.8 Boost) quad-core with 8 processing threads and goes for 260$ depending on where you shop.

Heres the specs : http://ark.intel.com/products/65730/Intel-Xeon-Processor-E3-1240-v2-8M-Cache-3_40-GHz

 

[Derza10]

You could get an i7 3770k. Although you won't be able to overclock it with the motherboard you have... So either get the i7 3770 (non k) or the Xeon processor suggested above.

Here is the i7 3770.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($287.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $287.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-17 12:14 EST-0500

 

[WildCard999]

You could get an i7 3770k.

I did see that CPU but for only a 100mhz faster processor and the cost being almost 60$ more than the Xeon it doesn't seem like a cost-effective choice.

 

[KarateCrusader]

Ok, thanks for the advice.

 

[WildCard999]

Ok, thanks for the advice.

Np, also you won't see a difference between that Xeon and a I7, Happy Building!

 

[Derza10]

You could get an i7 3770k.

I did see that CPU but for only a 100mhz faster processor and the cost being almost 60$ more than the Xeon it doesn't seem like a cost-effective choice.

Yea i edited that post already due to the fact he won't be able to overclock it anyway... the i7 3770 is $288 and will have built in GPU so if he ever has issues with his dedicated card for any reason his computer will still be usable.