Question 1

Is it 64 bit?

Accepted Answer

Sorry to be rude, but if you have to ask that, you shouldn't be buying this, building, or upgrading a computer. If you Google "i3-7100" and go to the Intel page for this processor, you'll find all the information about it. To answer your question, yes it is.

Question 2

Is there a Heatsink in the box?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it says it right in the details. Also, two other people asked this question and were answered.

Question 3

what is the difference between this and the i3-6100 and should i get this instead?

Accepted Answer

the real question is whether your motherboard supports it. Since this chip is brand new, you have to make sure your board support it. Now, that isn't even enough. Even if it supports it, is the bios the current model to support it. if it isn't, then you need the older chip so you can flash the bios to the new the latest firmware so you can run the new chip. I had to use my old chip on my MB to update the firmware to get the latest chip to run. Once I did that, it worked fantastic. Prior to that, it wouldn't run at all. The newest chips are usually faster, use less power, and have maybe 1 or 2 more small features. My advice, unless you are absolutely sure your board is capable and/or ready to go, you'd do better with the current chip until the boards catch up. My board was about 4 months old, so it needed to be flashed first. But the chip is wonderful. I hope it was helpful. Thanks.

Question 4

Does it include a fan?

Accepted Answer

The I-3 core chips include the fan. The i-5 do not. Also, you need to run Windows 10 with this chip. If you run Windows 7, you'll get an annoying warning that the chip is not compatible with the operating system and you won't receive any updates. I later had to downgrade the chip to a 6100 to avoid the constant warnings. Otherwise, i did like this chip.

Question 5

I need a good motherboard for this processor.  What one should I pick?

Accepted Answer

Since it is low TDP and locked multiplier any 200 series board will work. For this, a B250 chipset will work great. Do not know your needs for size and whatnot but seriously, you wouldn't need a z270 chipset. Also, check out the G4620. Save some money. Damn near the same thing.

Question 6

I have a question...i noticed this processor supports windows 10 only my problem is i have a windows 10 but its an upgrade disk...i have windows 7 home but the only way to install 10 i must first install and use 7 ....so will i be able to use this processor with windows 7 so that i can install the 10 upgrade ? ...or will i be out of luck with this particular processor .

Accepted Answer

You should be able to install 10 first. 
Worst case download the iso from Microsoft.

Question 7

if my motherboard says "supports 6th generation intel core" and i get a 7th generation will it work?

Accepted Answer

I went through 3 motherboards to finally figure out that no, it won't work unless the board you got (100 series chipset) has an updated BIOS from the manufacturer which more than likely it won't. Manufacturers have moved on to the 200 series  chipset a which work with Kaby Lake. Unless you have access to a 6th gen CPU to get the board to POST, you should be a 200 series motherboard.

Question 8

does it come with per-applied thermal paste?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the OEM CPU cooler has pre-applied thermal paste already on the heatsink.

Question 9

Big (enough to return 6100 I just ordered) difference between 6100 vs. 7100 (or apparently 7300; since 7100 link redirects to 7300)?

Accepted Answer

No. The difference is very slight. On top of that most of the older boards will need a BIOS update. So if you do opt to return make sure you update the BIOS on your current board.

Question 10

is this box cpu?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this is a boxed CPU, as the product specifications mention that it includes a heatsink and fan.

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