how to upgrade an i5 2400 to a more recent cpu?

[rider]

so say i have a motherboard with an LGA1155 cpu socket and i want to move to a newer cpu without having to replace the ddr3 ram and the gtx and the sata hdd as well is this possible

[chiefputsa☒lag]

belongs in hardware and OS forum: http://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/11/

nevertheless, if the BIOS is updated, you can get 3rd gen intel core cpu upgrade.

or you can do an overhaul upgrade (all new pc components): latest 7th gen intel core vs amd ryzen

[Shaii]

Yes, you can just swap it with another CPU as long as it's LGA1155 compatible. Here's is a list of CPU's that are compatible.

http://www.cpu-world.com/Sockets/Socket%201155%20(LGA1155).html

[rider]

Originally posted by chiefputsa☒lag:

belongs in hardware and OS forum: http://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/11/

nevertheless, if the BIOS is updated, you can get 3rd gen intel core cpu upgrade.

or you can do an overhaul upgrade (all new pc components): latest 7th gen intel core vs amd ryzen

so i just need to update the bios to get a better gen cpu?

[chiefputsa☒lag]

yes, 3rd gen intel core cpu use the same socket as 2nd gen intel core.
that bios update is a prerequisite so that the motherboard can recognize 'newer' 3rd gen cpu.

up to 3rd gen intel core cpu only.