Switch cpu's

unrox · 12th April 2012, 18:37

I have a HP Pavillion Windows 7 8G Ram with an i3 CPU. I have a computer in the garage that is in-op, seems like the Mother board.is n.g, if the cpu, an i5 is good, would I be able to switch the two?

LoRd_MuldeR · 12th April 2012, 19:34

Do they have the same socket?

There are "Core i" processors with different sockets in existence. At least LGA 1155, LGA 1156, LGA 1366 and LGA 2011 are used. And these don't even include the "mobile" variants

So unless you tell us the exact model name, we can't tell you if yours are pin-compatible...

For details see:
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_C...itecture_based
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_C...itecture_based

Blue_MiSfit · 13th April 2012, 05:16

As Lord_Mulder says, it's entirely possible, if the sockets match. If not, you're out of luck.

Even if the sockets do match, it might not work due to motherboard compatibility, power requirements, or cooling requirements. In any case, it's probably worth a shot.

Derek

ramicio · 17th April 2012, 19:45

There will be no issues if they are the same socket. The socket standards are designed to all have the same range of TDP and power requirements. The very most you will ever have to do is a BIOS update. When looking for coolers, 1155 and 1156 are the same thing.

AnonCrow · 20th April 2012, 17:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by unrox

I have a HP Pavillion Windows 7 8G Ram with an i3 CPU. I have a computer in the garage that is in-op, seems like the Mother board.is n.g, if the cpu, an i5 is good, would I be able to switch the two?

Fastest safe way to check if it'll work for sure (if the i5 is indeed good): check what CPU options are available from HP for the Pavilion model you have.

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Blue_MiSfit Derek Prestegard IRL Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,989	As Lord_Mulder says, it's entirely possible, if the sockets match. If not, you're out of luck. Even if the sockets do match, it might not work due to motherboard compatibility, power requirements, or cooling requirements. In any case, it's probably worth a shot. Derek __________________ These are all my personal statements, not those of my employer :)

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ramicio Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: PA, US Posts: 683	There will be no issues if they are the same socket. The socket standards are designed to all have the same range of TDP and power requirements. The very most you will ever have to do is a BIOS update. When looking for coolers, 1155 and 1156 are the same thing.