[SOLVED] Upgrading CPU from Intel Core i3 2130 @ 3.40GHz to a new cpu

[OneHappyMeal]

I currently have an intel core 2130 and it doesnt reach the required settings for many of my games. I am unsure as to what i should upgrade to, but i've heard that an i5 would do good. Any suggestions would be welcome (i'm willing to spend however much but the cheapest would be perferable)

 

[13thmonkey]

an i5 or i7 2000 or 3000 series would work, i7-3770(k) 4Core8Threads would be my choice, cheaper i5-3570(k) 4C4T

 

[Wolfshadw]

Depends on what your motherboard supports. If you built this computer, then you could probably use any of the processors suggested above. However, if this is a pre-built (HP, Dell, Acer, etc...), your options may be limited.

Please list your full system specifications:

Motherboard:
CPU: Intel Core I3-2130
RAM:
Storage:
Graphics:
Power Supply:
Custom/Pre-Built:

Model numbers are of immense help.

-Wolf sends

 

[OneHappyMeal]

Motherboard: Dell Optiplex 790
CPU: Intel Core I3-2130
RAM: 8gb
Storage: 600gb
Graphics: AMD Radeon R9 200 Series
Power Supply: 500w
Custom/Pre-Built: Pre-Built

 

[OneHappyMeal]

Depends on what your motherboard supports. If you built this computer, then you could probably use any of the processors suggested above. However, if this is a pre-built (HP, Dell, Acer, etc...), your options may be limited.

Please list your full system specifications:

Motherboard:
CPU: Intel Core I3-2130
RAM:
Storage:
Graphics:
Power Supply:
Custom/Pre-Built:

Model numbers are of immense help.

-Wolf sends

Motherboard: Dell Optiplex 790
CPU: Intel Core I3-2130
RAM: 8gb
Storage: 600gb
Graphics: AMD Radeon R9 200 Series
Power Supply: 500w
Custom/Pre-Built: Pre-Built

 

[Wolfshadw]

Maybe out dated content, but what I'm finding is that the best processor available for your motherboard (Dell specific) is the Intel Core I7-2600. Both the Intel Core I5-2400/2500 are also both supported.

If you can find any of these CPUs for a real low price (next to free), then it'd probably be worth the attempt to upgrade. Otherwise, you might as well start looking at a new system.

-Wolf sends

 

[OneHappyMeal]

Maybe out dated content, but what I'm finding is that the best processor available for your motherboard (Dell specific) is the Intel Core I7-2600. Both the Intel Core I5-2400/2500 are also both supported.

If you can find any of these CPUs for a real low price (next to free), then it'd probably be worth the attempt to upgrade. Otherwise, you might as well start looking at a new system.

-Wolf sends

Cheers for the help.

 

[ilijadanil]

I used i5-2500k (still have the computer, but using the new one i built with 9900k a week or two ago), very tasty CPU for overclocking, 4 cores 4 threads but multiplier unlocked to up until 60x. I didn't overclock it, but i intend to do so soon when i have available time and leave it overclocked, did a test yesterday and it sat around 50 celsius on 4.7 GHz all cores clock, very good CPU for that socket. The 2nd generation including i7-2600K (4 cores 8 threads) are very capable processors even nowadays, i would choose them over the 3rd gen or even 4th gen CPUs in most cases.