Aurora-R7, CPU upgrade to i7-8700?

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@Alienware-Eimy wrote:

Hi @Bill09,

• Supports 8th generation Intel Core i5/i5k, and i7/i7k processors

So yes, you can. 

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I had heard that replacing the cpu in Alienware Auroras had risks. Can it cause problems if it is done properly?

Why would we not be able to overclock. I was thinking of doing the same thing. I want to go from my i5 8400 to an I7 8700k. Most likely keeping it stock but why could I not overclock if I wanted too down the road? I play on putting an corsair h60 liquid cooler in just to keep it at safe temps even if I don't Overclock. 

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@UDTmatt wrote:

1. Why would we not be able to overclock.

2. I want to go from my i5 8400 to an I7 8700k.

3. Most likely keeping it stock (clocks)

4. I play plan on putting an corsair h60 liquid cooler in just to keep it at safe temps even if I don't Overclock. 

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Well, she said "don't overclock the processor beyond Intel specs "

1. Because (according to forum reports) some versions of the Aurora-R5/R6/R7 motherboards don't allow OverClocking. I think it's the ones that originally shipped without K-class processors (and therefore, no VRM heatsink). Maybe you should search forum.

Does your MB allow OC-ing now?

2. I think maybe a normal i7-8700 would be more appropriate. It's already really fast.

3. Good. That's what I do with my Aurora-R6 and it's not only way-fast but also super-stable. Not sure what the fascination is with OC-ing. All these CPU/GPU/RAM and systems in general run great at stock-clocks (and you don't have to worry about anything melting). :Smile:

4. Perfect. IMO, all desktop Intel-i7 should have a Liquid-Cooler. :Cool:

Other "best components" for these are the M.2-2280/PCIe/NVMe-SSD. Also, matching DIMMs installed in pairs so your memory runs Dual-Channel. Finally, if you have high-end Nvidia video-card, the optional 850w Power-Supply is the smart choice.

Hi Tesla,

You implied you had R6. Did you upgrade to 8th gen or 7th gen? I'm considering upgrading my cpu but some forums said R6 only supports 7th gen.

Would there be issues upgrading my cpu to a I7 8700k. rather than an I7 8700

Welcome to the Dell Community  @JustClarke 

 From what others have said it should work.

There is a 98% success rate.

http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/CPUs/Intel/Core_i5/i5-8400.html

And it is compatible with "Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel® XTU)" 

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/24075/Intel-Extreme-Tuning-Utility-Intel-XTU-

Best regards,

U2

You don't say what type of cooling you have.  You definitely would encounter issues if you have air cooling in your R7.  Dell's OEM air cooler has a TPD rating of 65W.  The 8700K, 95W.  So you need liquid cooling if you want to upgrade to an 8700K. 

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