Upgrade Intel CPU

[docgogo2]

I have a i5-35570k cpu with a ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77 1155 ATx MB could i upgrade the cpu without leaving the 155 architecture ??

 

[Paul NZ]

If you mean can you install a 1156, 1150, or 1151 CPU on a 1155 mobo, no you cant

You'll have to replace the mobo and maybe the ram as well

 

[theonerm2]

You absolutely can do that. You can upgrade to a Core i7 3770K.

 

[The Paladin]

according to http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-ASUS/SABERTOOTH_Z77.html

you can upgrade without changing anything else but the cpu on your motherboard to the following I7 1155 cpus
i7-2600
i7-2600K
i7-2700K
i7-3770
i7-3770K
lots of those to be found on ebay not to expensively