Looking to replace AMD CPU with an Intel CPU. How can I make this happen?

[PWD3Games]

As the question says, I am looking to replace my AMD A10-6700 with some sort of Intel Processor, possibly an I5 for rendering and gaming. I have an ASUS M11BB. Would I have to replace the motherboard to be able to use my Intel I5?

Thank you,

PWD

 

[Forever Oleg]

"Would I have to replace the motherboard to be able to use my Intel I5?"

Yes. They have different sockets.

 

[siviprime]

Yes, you'll need to replace the motherboard, as they have different sockets. AMD CPUs have pins, whereas Intel ones don't; instead the Intel motherboard has pins.

What generation of i5 CPUs are you looking to upgrade to?

 

[PWD3Games]

I am looking to upgrade to Intel Core i5-4460

 

[PWD3Games]

Also, what would a good but affordable motherboard that would go along with the Intel i5?

 

[siviprime]

Are you in the UK, US or elsewhere?

 

[siviprime]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-B85M-E45-LGA1150-Micro-ATX-Motherboard/dp/B00DZ7E7NG/
http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Intel-Micro-Motherboards-GA-B85M-DS3H-/dp/B00VX1GGWQ/

Both are quality motherboards, should work great with a 4460.

 

[PWD3Games]

United States

 

[Forever Oleg]

$62 currently (solid H97 board): http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h97mpro4

 

[PWD3Games]

OK, Thank you!

 

[siviprime]

^^+1 That's a nice deal there.