H61M/U3S3 and Intel Graphics 4000

[hoyta]

Could someone tell me if Intel Graphics 4000 will work with my ASRock H61M/U3S motherboard with 1.30 BIOS after I update the BIOS to 1.70?

 

[crashtech]

It will work, though depending on your CPU you might just want to go to the latest BIOS (2.4).

 

[hoyta]

Thanks Crashtech..I'm planing upgrade to another Intel CPU, probably i5-3470K now that I know the 4000 graphics will work. Will also update to 2.40.

 

[crashtech]

Be careful flashing the BIOS, and good luck! Let us know how it goes.

 

[hoyta]

This is what I'm thinking about doing.

H61M/U3S3 Motherboard Upgrade:

Update BIOS to 2.40

CPU: From Intel® Pentium® Processor G850
(3M Cache, 2.90 GHz) to Intel® Core™ i5-3570K Processor
(6M Cache, up to 3.80 GHz)

Memory: From 4GB toCrucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)

Drives: add another 120GB SSD to my existing 120GB SSD with 85.1GB free space and 650GB free space on my HD.

Also probably need to update power supply.

 

[crashtech]

You don't need to buy a 3570K unless you are planning on replacing the motherboard with a Z77 in the future, because you won't be able to utilize the overclocking capability of the 3570K with the H61 board. Getting a plain i5-3570 will save you at least $20.

 

[hoyta]

I think I'll go in phases with the upgrade. Memory first then add another SSD and see what kinda boost I get. If I get enough to suit me I may just use this motherboard up or upgrade to a i5-2320 Sandy Bridge and not have to do the BIOS update.

Then start over with a Z77 which I should have done to start with.