Upgrading the CPU on a prebuilt lenovo

[Bradman418]

Could I upgrade my lenovo h50 that has an I3-4170 dual core (54w I believe) LGA1150 to have an i5 4690k quad core (88w) LGA1150 or would I have to do all kinds of updates if it even would boot up? I for sure will be putting an extra stick of ram in and adding a GPU but am worried the most about the CPU right now.

 

[Obakasama]

Couldn't follow up with the information you've provided. Usually it's possible to use the name to find out its specs, but the available information from Lenovo is sparse. http://www3.lenovo.com/us/en/desktops-and-all-in-ones/lenovo/h-series/Lenovo-H50-50/p/993K93H0184#tab-tech_specs

You're not wrong to assume the i5-4690k could work with the same socket, but little nuances may be a factor yet. The linked model has the curious 'Up to Intel® Pentium® G3260 Processor' line. Often I would take such a general notice to limit what CPU can be used with that PC, but this seems oddly limiting for a desktop PC.

I would suggest you download something like CPU-Z, install it and then find your motherboard model under the "Mainboard" tab. This would at least give additional information which could aid you.

 

[Bradman418]

Couldn't follow up with the information you've provided. Usually it's possible to use the name to find out its specs, but the available information from Lenovo is sparse. http://www3.lenovo.com/us/en/desktops-and-all-in-ones/lenovo/h-series/Lenovo-H50-50/p/993K93H0184#tab-tech_specs

You're not wrong to assume the i5-4690k could work with the same socket, but little nuances may be a factor yet. The linked model has the curious 'Up to Intel® Pentium® G3260 Processor' line. Often I would take such a general notice to limit what CPU can be used with that PC, but this seems oddly limiting for a desktop PC.

I would suggest you download something like CPU-Z, install it and then find your motherboard model under the "Mainboard" tab. This would at least give additional information which could aid you.

I used it last night I just dont remember the exact model. I believe it was something with shark in the name. Like sharkbay or something