Upgrading My Processor!

Question

Currently I have an Alienware Andromeda R5 and I love this little thing. It plays everything on high graphics without lag or delay. However, my college is now requiring that the computers used by students have an i5 or i7 processor and mine is an i3. I haven't had any trouble before with an i3 processor and I don't wanna buy another computer. I want to know if I can manually go in and upgrade my processor.

I know I need to find out if my mobo & graphics card are compatible with the i5 or i7 processors. I tried looking it up on the computer itself, however, I can't get the correct type.

Does anyone know the socket time for this computers mobo? And if it's not compatible would it just be cheaper to buy an upgraded computer?

Thanks~

Alienware-Naomi · Accepted Answer

These are the supported processors for this system: I5-2320 Quad Core, 3.0GHz, 6MB I5-3450 Quad Core, 3.1GHz, 6MB i7-2600 Quad Core, 3.4GHz, 8MB I7-3770 Quad Core, 3.4GHz, 8MB

Alienware-Naomi · Answer

Hi!

To help you further, I need you to confirm your System model since there's no Andromeda R5, just the Andromeda and the Andromeda R2 (also known as X51 R1 and X51 R2). You can go to Start/msinfo3, check the label at the back of the computer, BIOS or go to the Support website and enter your Service Tag to confirm.

TheWhiteRose014 · Answer

Sorry! The support website says it's an Alienware X51

TheWhiteRose014 · Answer

Thank you so much!~

One last clarifying question, no rush on this one though:

Some of them have GHz needed for Turbo. Can that amount not exceed a certain amount, or will turbo with those processors be ok?

You've been such a great help

Alienware-Naomi · Answer

The limit is set by Intel to avoid damage or stability issues on the CPU. You can exceed that limit by overclocking the processor, however this is not something we recommend.

You can check the Intel website for more detailed specifications.

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Upgrading My Processor!

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