motherboard compatibility help

[hedencop]

Hi, i'm new to pc building and motherboard compatibility. i've been trying to upgrade my processor for awhile now but haven't had any idea how to do it, I finally did some research on cpu and gpu and all that stuff and had a bit of luck but again i can't tell whether i'm right or not. I was wondering if anyone can confirm if this processor will work with my computer.
the processor i want is an Intel Core i5-4690K (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117372)
and my current computer is a Dell Inspiron 3847 http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/04/product-support/servicetag/JCTPQ22/diagnose?rvps=y
the motherboard i currently have is a dell 088dt1 http://hwbot.org/hardware/motherboard/088dt1
Would this current motherboard support the processor i want or would i have to change one of the two?

just some helpful links
http://hwbot.org/hardware/processors?from=processor_2743#key=intel
http://hwbot.org/hardware/processors?from=motherboard_26663#key=lga1150

 

[Tradesman1]

Check with Dell and see what they say about compatibility

 

[Paul NZ]

Depends if theres a bios that supports the one you want. It is compatible, but the BIOS would still have to support it

 

[Ryan_78]

I believe the dell has a pentium g3240 which is a socket 1150. Therefore the motherboard is also 1150 so it will fit a i5-4690k, but it is all theoretical depending on the processor assuming it's a pentium g3240. Also you won't be overclocking on the board since it is not a custom chosen board with good thermal design. So if you find it is cOmparoble, get a non k version to save some money.

 

[hedencop]

I believe the dell has a pentium g3240 which is a socket 1150. Therefore the motherboard is also 1150 so it will fit a i5-4690k, but it is all theoretical depending on the processor assuming it's a pentium g3240. Also you won't be overclocking on the board since it is not a custom chosen board with good thermal design. So if you find it is cOmparable, get a non k version to save some money.

yea my pc is running the pentium g3240 and ty for your response it really helped bc i wasn't sure whether it would work or not because i couldn't find a lot on this particular switch. thanks again

 

[Ryan_78]

yea since overclocking which the k offers is not a good idea on a consumer grade desktop motherboard, it would be wiser to find a non-k version to buy instead? just a suggestion. it will save some money.

 

[hedencop]

Depends if theres a bios that supports the one you want. It is compatible, but the BIOS would still have to support it

I'm still new to this stuff, where would i look for a bios to do that? Do i need a bios every time i upgrade processors or would the bios i currently work?

 

[hedencop]

yea since overclocking which the k offers is not a good idea on a consumer grade desktop motherboard, it would be wiser to find a non-k version to buy instead? just a suggestion. it will save some money.

i was just looking at that but say if i did buy it would it work the same or differently. later if i upgrade to a motherboard that can support overclocking i would be able to use that feature without buying a new version or would it be safest to get the non k version. i'm fine either way i've already found the non k for a decent price.

 

[Ryan_78]

whenever intel makes a k version, it allows you to overclock. non-overclocked performance is the exact same. if you buy the k version now, you could upgrade your motherboard later, but make sure your pre built case supports it. since you are upgrading prebuilt pc, it would be also smarter to check the power supply. the i5 you looked at draws 84w I think of power, and add the gpu power draw and count about 100 watts for hard drive and motherboard. if your power supply supports it, it should work, but pre built power supplies are generally low quality. but it still should work. getting the k version now is fine, and the motherboard can overclock but is HIGHLY not recommended. not on prebuilt PSUs anyways.

So for the future if you DO want to overclock with a k version, get it now and, getting a overclockable motherboard is best, then I would do move everything inside a new case and buy a new power supply for it. never use cases with attached power supplies. DO NOT OVERCLOCK ON OLD MOTEHRBOARD. it is kinda dangerous

as of the bios question, the motherboard you have might need a bios update to support the CPU. you can try to update the bios with the old cpu since it is h81 chipset. no it BEFORE installing new one


so if you do want overclock, then you buy the k version with a good motherboard, and a good PSU and new case. if not buy the non-k version and use old motherboard and check power consumption tag on power supply. and update bios using old cpu.

 

[Ryan_78]

Depends if theres a bios that supports the one you want. It is compatible, but the BIOS would still have to support it

I'm still new to this stuff, where would i look for a bios to do that? Do i need a bios every time i upgrade processors or would the bios i currently work?

actually you need a bios update with newer CPUs, but not with similar older CPUs