Computer Help!!! (laptops, desktop, hd, games)

[FastFerrari]

Not the smartest when i comes to computers. So i have a question about upgrading from an i3 core to an i5. What are some of the things that i need to consider while do and upgrade? Any thoughts?

thanks

[rgomez912]

I don't think you will run into any problems. i3 has 1156 pins which the i5 also has so there should not be any problem installing it on your current system board. Just make sure to have an anti static wrist band and some thermal paste on hand when switching out the cpus.

[Narfcake]

It's more than just pin count which makes a board workable or not. The thing is, if your current setup isn't optimal, upgrading the CPU isn't going to offer any real performance gains at all. A good hard drive, memory (speed and quantity), and video card is just as important for the overall performance as is the CPU itself.

What's the exact configuration of your current computer anyways?

[FastFerrari]

Originally Posted by Narfcake

It's more than just pin count which makes a board workable or not. The thing is, if your current setup isn't optimal, upgrading the CPU isn't going to offer any real performance gains at all. A good hard drive, memory (speed and quantity), and video card is just as important for the overall performance as is the CPU itself.

What's the exact configuration of your current computer anyways?

Its a Dell N5010 - Model
i3 core
M350 @ 2.27Ghz
4 gb ram
64 bit operation system

Only bout a month old and it preforms well. I should tell you the reason for wanting more performance is cause ima gamer. Lookin to make the switch from xbox to computer gaming. I hope with this information you might be better able to guide me in the right direction.

Thanks.

P.S. There is no way i would try and do this myself

[Narfcake]

So it's a laptop? Then chances are the bottleneck won't be the CPU, but the graphics.

"The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 is an entry-level / lower middle class DirectX 11 graphics card for laptops."
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 - Notebookcheck

Add'l comparisons:
Computer Games on Laptop Graphic Cards - Notebookcheck

Since it's integrated, your only choice is to live with it. Consider building or buying a desktop instead that's more optimized for gaming.

[dougstech]

Originally Posted by FastFerrari

Its a Dell N5010 - Model
i3 core
M350 @ 2.27Ghz
4 gb ram
64 bit operation system

Only bout a month old and it preforms well. I should tell you the reason for wanting more performance is cause ima gamer. Lookin to make the switch from xbox to computer gaming. I hope with this information you might be better able to guide me in the right direction.

Thanks.

P.S. There is no way i would try and do this myself

Laptop? You likely arent going to be able to do this at all. Laptops are very specific and built so they are not internally upgradable. Also, you simply can't just swap processors like that, you have to make sure that every component in that PC is compatible with the new CPU.

[FastFerrari]

Well thank you guys for the info. Guess it will be easier just to buy a console.