upgrade cpu to 3570

[jde30ster]

I currently have a Athlon 2 x3 455 rene. I am wondering if a 3570 would be a considerable upgrade. Only game played on computer is mine craft by my kids. Mostly video conversion with hand break YouTube and internet.

 

[Brunostako]

You're talking about the Core i5 3570, aren't you? If that's the case, go directly to 4th gen Core i5.

The equivalent is the Core i5-4570 which performs a bit better than the 3570.

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... Just to be Clear here... you cannot put a intel 3570 into your AMD chipset MB...
here is a chart of general performance Ranking of CPU's. https://www.cpubenchmark.net/common_cpus.html
Here is your CPU. http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=AMD+Athlon+II+X3+455

 

[Brunostako]

Hello... Just to be Clear here... you cannot put a intel 3570 into your AMD chipset MB...

Ok, I assumed that he already know that.

But some people still don't know it. Thanks for clearing it.

 

[jde30ster]

I know I will need a motherboard. I was given the cpu from a friend. It has been over a decade since i owend an intell based machine for personal use. I just want to know If the I5 3570 is a solid processor and will it last for a few years for internet, video conversion with handbreak, watching youtube videos, and minecraft.

 

[Brunostako]

Yes, with that CPU you have enough horsepower for some years. But the integred GPU is not that powerful, you may need a discrete GPU. Of course, minecraft doesn't require too much power but the Intel HD Graphics 2500 is not a gaming GPU.

I suggest you to get at least a R7 250 GDDR5 or the nvidia equivalent.

 

[jde30ster]

thanks for the info. Brunostako. I am trying to find a solid motherboard for a good price. I was thinking ASRock Z75 Pro3 , GIGABYTE GA-B75M-D3H, or ASUS P8B75-M/CSM

 

[Brunostako]

Look for H77 chipset motherboards, those have better features than B75 ones and should still be well priced. Z chipsets means they have overclocking unlocked in the BIOS, but your CPU is not an unlocked version (does not end with K) so you don't need the OC features.