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Can someone recommend a good CPU upgrade from my Intel Core i7-3770.
CPU Upgrade
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God knows why you would want anything higher than what you currently have, anyway I recommend you check out the intel core i7 5820k, it's pricey but a nice upgrade, but seriously, the one you have now is more than enough.
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You are at the top of the processor line for Ivy Bridge systems with the i7-3770. There is a "K" version of the 3770, but the couple of MHz bump isn't worth the price. I have no idea if there is an Ivy Bridge Xeon processor that fits your motherboard, but you could look into those processors. Xeon processors are used in Mac Pro's and servers. But, Xeon processors are expensive, too.
Maybe it's time to upgrade to Haswell Refreshed based system. If there is a Micro Center near you, they have very reasonable priced processor/motherboard combinations. Be advised that Haswell requires memory certified by the motherboard manufacturer and memory manufacturer. Same goes for the PSU. So, it's a whole new system if you leave the Ivy Bridge system behind.
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