Is this CPU Upgrade worth it?

[DeidaraLP1]

Hello Tech!

I'm currently thinking of upgrading my CPU, and i found a pretty cheap one for sale (used).

I currently have: Intel i5 3350P 3.10GHz

I wanna upgrade to this (gaming): Intel i7 5820k Hexa Core 3.3Ghz

And is a CPU is to switch out on a computer, and is there any requirments for newer CPU's? My computer is from 2014?

Thank you

If you have any suggestions for a relatively cheap CPU please say it!

 

[mstenholm]

It's a joke right? It will not fit into your MB.

 

[RCoon]

First no need to write everything in bold

Second, Welcome to TPU!

In order to upgrade to said i7 5820K, you're going to need to switch out your motherboard to one with an X99 chipset. You'll also need to replace your current memory with DDR4 RAM. It's not a simple case of popping out the CPU and replacing it, you're going to have to replace a few pieces of base hardware.

 

[BarbaricSoul]

^what he said

If you have any suggestions for a relatively cheap CPU please say it!

best CPU your motherboard is compatible with is the i7 3770 (non-K and K models, depending on the motherboards chipset)

 

[Nelson Ng]

Btw, i7-5820k is never meant for gaming. It's for multithread-intensive applications. For tri/quad SLI, you'll need 5930k or 5960X because of the PCIe lanes (the 5820k only had 28 lanes, barely enough even for dual SLI).

For gaming, a high-clock i5 is more than enough cause games are more dependent on the power of the GPU than the CPU. But most people will splash a bit more for an i7 (basic models) cause they want a speedy system for other work tasks as well ...

 

[Bill_Bright]

@DeidaraLP1 - Some people choose to forget that we were all newbies at one time. Sorry about that.

If you Google your current processor, you will find the Intel ARK menu for the i5-3350P where you can see this processor uses the 1155 socket and works with DDR3 RAM as RCoon noted. If you click on the "Compatible Products" link on the left, you will see it works with the Z77, H77, Z75, and H61 chipsets. To use your same motherboard, you must use CPUs that are compatible with the chipset your motherboard uses.

Looking at the Intel ARK menu for the i7-5820K, you can see it uses the 2011 socket, and again as reported by RCoon, works with DDR4 and is supported by the X99 chipset.

You need to research your motherboard. If the computer is custom made, look at the motherboard's website for the QVL - qualified vendors list of supported CPUs and choose from there.

BUT, it would be best if you tells us about your system by filling out your System Specs. Generally, to get the most bang for your money, it is best to ensure you have an adequate supply of RAM and a decent graphics card BEFORE upgrading your CPU. If we know where your are starting from, we can offer better advice.

 

[DeidaraLP1]

best CPU your motherboard is compatible with is the i7 3770 (non-K and K models, depending on the motherboards chipset)

So would it make any sense to upgrade my current CPU with the i7 3770? Or will it only be a tiny change?

And chill @mstenholm, i'm not a hardware expert, that's why i'm asking you guys.....

@DeidaraLP1 - Some people choose to forget that we were all newbies at one time. Sorry about that.

If you Google your current processor, you will find the Intel ARK menu for the i5-3350P where you can see this processor uses the 1155 socket and works with DDR3 RAM as RCoon noted. If you click on the "Compatible Products" link on the left, you will see it works with the Z77, H77, Z75, and H61 chipsets. To use your same motherboard, you must use CPUs that are compatible with the chipset your motherboard uses.

Looking at the Intel ARK menu for the i7-5820K, you can see it uses the 2011 socket, and again as reported by RCoon, works with DDR4 and is supported by the X99 chipset.

You need to research your motherboard. If the computer is custom made, look at the motherboard's website for the QVL - qualified vendors list of supported CPUs and choose from there.

BUT, it would be best if you tells us about your system by filling out your System Specs. Generally, to get the most bang for your money, it is best to ensure you have an adequate supply of RAM and a decent graphics card BEFORE upgrading your CPU. If we know where your are starting from, we can offer better advice.

I have filled out my systems specs now!

 

[RCoon]

I have filled out my systems specs now!

Last I checked the Predator G3620 contains a custom H67 motherboard, so K processors are out of the question.

It's also worth noting your RAM speed is actually 1600Mhz (The first D in DDR means "Double")

 

[Bill_Bright]

Well, you are not lacking in RAM or graphics horsepower.

Last I checked the Predator G3620 contains a custom H67 motherboard

That's what I thought, then I found this which says B75! ??? So does this service manual. And neither agrees with the ARK.

I think we need the full model number.

 

[RCoon]

Well, you are not lacking in RAM or graphics horsepower.
That's what I thought, then I found this which says B75! ??? So does this service manual. And neither agrees with the ARK.

I think we need the full model number.

Found it:
https://translate.google.co.uk/tran...5-3350p-16gb-1tb-hd8760_2gb-win_8&prev=search

DT.SJPEQ.135 - H67 motherboard.

The i7 is the one with the B75 MoBo.

 

[Jetster]

Being an OEM system your best to just leave it be. There are issues when you start upgrading OEM PCs. The build may include a motherboard that will not support a i7 3770K. And you listed your specs wrong the socket is a 1155

If you really want to work on PCs start saving money for a custom build

 

[Bill_Bright]

Sure seems odd they would use the same base model number (G3620) with different chipsets. ???

 

[Slizzo]

Sure seems odd they would use the same base model number (G3620) with different chipsets. ???

They do it all the time, it's really annoying when you're trying to compare computers while shopping...

 

[Bill_Bright]

I am sure you are right - I just have not seen it because I NEVER EVER buy factory made computers (except notebooks). When you build your own, you don't encounter this sort of marketing BS. And when researching for computers that come into the shop, I plug in the full model numbers.

 

[Jetster]

The lowest bidder built that motherboard. Like I was saying it may no even support other CPUs. I'm sure you won't find a CPU support list

 

[Bill_Bright]

It may not be the lowest bidder and even then that does not automatically mean low quality either. ASUS and Foxconn are very popular OEM makers and they are quality boards. But Acer, Dell, HP, etc. are notorious for deleting/disabling features and support, then adding their own proprietary extras they want to foist on us.

That said, I am sure you are right and there will be no QVL. The system specs were entered after I suggested checking the QVL. We did not know the motherboard at that time.