UPGRADE PROCESSOR

[BOBINO66]

Hi I'd like to upgrade the processor of my pc , wich model of INTEL® CORE™ i7 is compatible ?

Thanks

[BOBINO66]

Windows 10 Pro 64 bit

Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-6100 CPU @ 3.70GHz

12GB

8GB - [0x9B85] 2133MHz

4GB Micron 2133MHz

8062 KBC Version 05.22

N03 Ver. 02.07

[mitchelv07 · Accepted solution]

Hi BOBIN066,

Your PC can support CPU's up to an i7 6700. Your PC can probably take a Kaby Lake processor too but you'd probably have to update the BIOS on your motherboard.

I also recommend you strongly not to use the cooler that you have on your i3, and use the cooler that comes with the i7 instead. If it doesnt come with one, you can get an aftermarket cooler such as a CoolerMaster TX3i.

I hope this answers your question.

[BOBINO66]

Thanks for your help , I use pc for video and photo editing and need for multitask opened , not game . The choice will be I7 6700k or I7 7700 kaby lake (i'm in trouble about this due my pc's work , Intel says it's very good for gamer) . What do  you think about a liquid cooler ?

[mitchelv07]

Hi BOBIN066,

An i7 6700k would be your best bet, since your mobo does support it. Kaby Lake might work too, but the problem is that your BIOS might not be compatible with it.

And your question about liquid cooling; Liquid cooling is only needed for overclocking. The motherboard you currently have in your computer does not support overclocking. I would personally go for an aftermarket air cooler such as a Be Quiet! - Pure Rock cooler or the Cooler Master 212 EVO (Make sure your case is big enough for this cooler). There are plenty of other aftermarket coolers available, just make sure they fit on 1151 sockets and you're good to go!

Hopefully this answers your question.