Upgrade Processor on Gateway DX4375-UR22?

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My pc is running pretty slow. I use it for web shopping, photos, & home video watching. I added memory to equal 8GB now. I added a graphics card & new monitor. Now I'd like to upgrade the processor. I just need someone to tell me what my choices are. I am looking for speed, not necessarily gaming speed though. I would like to keep the same power supply. Any suggestions! Thanks so much.
 
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reuse of RAM limits to 4th gen intel. 6th gen requires ddr4, the speed differences between 4th and 6th gen is minimal, compared to your cpu and an i3, very minimal. you can get the i3 now and later add an i7 if you wish or an i5. just so you know:
an i3 is half an i7, 2 cores with hyperthreading 4 threads total
an i7 is 4 cores with hyperthreading 8 threads total
an i5 is an i7 with no hyperthreading 4 cores 4 threads total
the i3 running slower and drawing less power will naturally be quiet, more heat equals more fan noise.

the motherboard I linked to has regular and 3.0 usb ports, a network port.
the front USB ports on your case will not support USB 3.0, it has 2 ports on rear but the case will not allow 3.0 on the front.the 3.0...
What does your PC report is the CPU in it?

Interestingly when I research it, it shows a mobile processor (like laptop) the A6-5200.

If that is the processor then it is likely soldered direct to board so no chance of upgrading it.
If a different APU then you can get a marginal performance increase going to an A10 but for your use you need a better IPC (instructions per clock) and no upgrade is going to improve that by very much without completely upgrading cpu/mohterboard/ram to new platform.
 

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that is a laptop chip that is embedded onto the motherboard. to change the CPU you will need a new motherboard and CPU.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gateway-DX4375-Desktop-Motherboard-w-AMD-A6-5200-2-0Ghz-CPU-DB-GEJCN-002-/152401756397?rmvSB=true
see.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157578
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157578
for around the same price as your motherboard and processor, will reuse the ram and case and PSU. example for pricing comparison only
any micro ATX motherboard and CPU will drop into that system
http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/AMD-A6-5400K-APU-vs-AMD-A10-7860K-APU/m4113vsm83781
 

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If OP was going to do a full CPU motherboard change then serriously no point to get another super weak APU that is already 3-4 year old architectture.
 

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true, but op did specifically ask to reuse the power supply and I assumed the case and RAM too for the comparison, which is just that a comparison.
My last sentence clearly states ANY micro ATX motherboard and matching CPU will work.
 

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Thanks for the info on the embedded chip. I understand that. Yes, I am hoping to reuse my case, etc. since it has a dvd player, the new graphics and ram, and it has win 8.1, which I finally understand..kinda. I have changed out a motherboard and CPU before...once. I have NO idea how to even begin selecting one though. I am just looking for a lot more speed. Which motherboard and cpu would work best in my system without going overboard? I guess I can change out the power supply if I had too. I did that too once.
 

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no problem. a budget ceiling would be helpful. got a number?
 

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I am just going to buy it...but I know nothing about BIOS updates. If that is a big deal, is there another choice?
 

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not really anymore, in the old days a badly written floppy disk could brick your system but most can be updated via a windows application/usb, asrock uses their App shop to update drivers and the BIOS.
another choice? tons. literally any micro ATX board with a 1150 socket, to support the i3.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wMLypg/msi-motherboard-h81mp33
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/BQXfrH/asus-motherboard-h81me
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/vtPfrH/asus-motherboard-h81ma
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wMLypg/msi-motherboard-h81mp33
these are just a few of the cheapest highly rated boards that would all work
 

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So the key part is the i3 cpu? I guess what I am asking is, is that the best/fastest cpu choice for my setup? So then I am choosing a motherboard and fan to accompany that..correct? I researched just buying a whole new pc, but they all seem to compare to my same processor speed. Do those other motherboards also maybe require the updated BIOS?
 

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reuse of RAM limits to 4th gen intel. 6th gen requires ddr4, the speed differences between 4th and 6th gen is minimal, compared to your cpu and an i3, very minimal. you can get the i3 now and later add an i7 if you wish or an i5. just so you know:
an i3 is half an i7, 2 cores with hyperthreading 4 threads total
an i7 is 4 cores with hyperthreading 8 threads total
an i5 is an i7 with no hyperthreading 4 cores 4 threads total
the i3 running slower and drawing less power will naturally be quiet, more heat equals more fan noise.

the motherboard I linked to has regular and 3.0 usb ports, a network port.
the front USB ports on your case will not support USB 3.0, it has 2 ports on rear but the case will not allow 3.0 on the front.the 3.0 front panel connector has 20 pins vs the standard 10 for earlier USB.
I updated the motherboard to one that for sure will not need flashing. one with the i3 and one with the i5, the performance difference is @15% faster for the i5 but is nearly 30% more expensive
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RWydWX
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ymZTVn
new motherboard has 4 ram slots so you can add ram later.
 
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THANKS! OK..one thing, my tower does have a usb 3.0 on the front..it is labeled as such. I was hoping to use this with 3.0 flash drives for my photos and home videos.

 

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I bought everything and now have a question about the actual install. Do I start a new thread? Or do I ask here? Sorry if I mess this up..

My Pc came prebuilt with windows 8.1. When I change the mobo (Asrock H97m) and cpu (i5-4460) and add the 2 more ram cards, will my windows 8.1 still work? I guess what I am asking is...do I just unscrew/unplug everything and rescrew/replug in the new stuff, and turn the pc on, will everything just start? Or am I supposed to make special disks or something? (Sorry..I tried reading up on this, but there are tons of different answers.)