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Upgrading x51 CPU
I've already gotten the 330w power supply and a new GTX760 in there. It's running great. But I think it's time to upgrade the CPU and RAM as well. The problem is I don't know which are compatable. I got the version with the i5-3450, 8gb ram, and a GT 640 in it. Not sure which version that is or how to tell otherwise.
I'd like to upgrade to an i7, and 16GB of RAM if possible. What should I be looking for?
Also, any idea on how to update my BIOS? I saw somewhere that I should do that. I have BIOS version A11. Is that like, I need to look for an updated A11? Or do I need to get A12 (or whatever the current number is, if that's how it works).
Game7a1
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December 22nd, 2015 08:00
The only i7 you can, well rather, would upgrade to is the i7-3770.
16 GB of RAM is possible.
And if I recall, the last BIOS version for the X51 R1 is just compatibility with Windows 8. You can flash it on your computer if you want to (the risks of flashing a BIOS are minute).
Mykill Metal
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January 4th, 2016 08:00
I ended up just buying a new case (Apevia X-Qpack3) and a EVGA 500w 80+ power supply. I'm also adding a 3.5inch 3TB 7200RPM hard drive as well.
Now that I've upgraded to a new case/psu is the 3770 still the highest I can go on this mobo? Can I go with the 3770K?
Is the hard drive that comes with the R1 5400RPM or 7200? I'm trying to figure out which one to use as my main.