Can I swap a 3rd Gen. i5 or i7 for a 1st Gen. i7 processor?

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I'm planning to return what was represented as a new custom i7 CPU computer, and seems like maybe is really an old Dell Studio XPS DT8100 (seems like I got conned), in a generic (not Dell) case (with a tired 1st Gen. i7 processor...2009)...that is not performing at all.  If all else fails, would it be feasible to switch to a newer Intel CPU--and make a "win" out of this disaster?

Bringing Salvation · Accepted Answer

Not without putting in a decent amount of money personally go for sandy bridge if your wanting to overclocked as ivy has issues with this

first your going to need to new motherboard


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157303


processor i recomend

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115234


youll need a new os

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986


overall the ram should be compatible if its ddr3 and 1.5v

and rest of pc should work

now very important to be noted that  i would just return it as its going to probly cost you alot more

call this a learning experiance and build it yourself contact me if you need help with that

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Can I swap a 3rd Gen. i5 or i7 for a 1st Gen. i7 processor?

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