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March 18th, 2022 08:00

Aurora R7, i7 CPU upgrade question

My Aurora R7 with Intel Core i5-8400 CPU 2.80GHz, want to upgrade CPU to i7. What do I need? Name etc...

 

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March 18th, 2022 10:00

The proper Intel i7-8700.cpu-chip, a liquid-cooler, and someone willing to do the work for you.

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March 18th, 2022 12:00

@sturm 

I7-8700 - Intel 8th Generation Cache Socket 1151 Processor

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March 19th, 2022 03:00

For the record because it still rankles with me, the "fully upgradeable" R7 has its BIOS locked. The board will do it, but the I7-8700K CPU is the limit for the R7. You cant upgrade to a i7-9700 because of the BIOS.

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On the I7-8700K will I have the option In CC to have OC controls? With a K pro

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July 5th, 2024 23:46

@Iain K Mackay​ 

I have the Alienware R7 with 8700k, does it mean I have to stick with the cpu and no more upgrades options?!

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July 5th, 2024 23:51

@zhengy4​ Basically yes.

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