Intel DH67BL with 3rd gen. Compatability

[Hafiz Umais]

HI. I just want to know that can i5 3570k works with my board. Currently I have DH67BL and i3-2100 which is also FCLGA1155 and i5-3570k is also FCLGA 1155. Will this work for me or I have to update bios? Thanks in ADVANCE.

 

[abekl]

This board supports the 3rd generation i processors with a bios update to the latest bios.

See here:
http://processormatch.intel.com/CompDB/SearchResult.aspx?BoardName=DH67BL

 

[xtreme5]

WHAT??? I5 3570k with that crapy board you are wasting your money, 3570k is beast cpu and is design for OVERCLOCKING where as that board doesn't allow OC'ing so that is a very worst plan you are making. If you can't afford for new board then get the i5 3450 which is non K version can fits your needs.

 

[Hafiz Umais]

I will not overclock it. I want to be future proof.

 

[spp85]

After updating to the latest BIOS, your board supports 3rd gen i5 CPU's. Also since you motherboard doesn't support any major overclocking, you may upgrade to a non K version of core i5 cpu's K edition simply means unlocked one with such CPU's you can overclock very high. So avoid the K edition of i5 CPU and save some money.

 

[xtreme5]

future proof? then you need z68 chipset.

 

[Hafiz Umais]

whats the procedure of updating bios???

 

[abekl]

http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm

 

[Hafiz Umais]

I am not able to do this process, it seems very difficult for me. Any chances of any damage???

 

[Hafiz Umais]

is it worth to upgrade from i3 to an i5 for gaming no matter 2nd gen's i5 2500???

 

[abekl]

Going from an i3 to an i5 will make a noticeable difference in gameplay. It is a worthwhile upgrade. Just get an i5 2500, then there's no need to update the BIOS.

 

[Hafiz Umais]

Best answer selected by Hafiz Umais.

 

[nikorr]

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