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Aurora-R4, Upgrading CPU
I'm considering to upgrade the CPU of my Alienware AURORA R4 with BIOS upgraded to A-11.
This is what I have now:
CPU- Intel Core i7 3960X @ 3.30 GHz
Socket 2011 LGA
Mainboard - Alienware 07JNH0
Chipset - Intel Sandy Bridge-E
OS - Windows 10 (x64)
Please, can anybody tell my which is the highest CPU whithin this kind I should consider ?
Thank you very much
DELL-Chris M
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September 23rd, 2016 12:00
These were all of the Dell validated CPUs for the 2012 Aurora-R4 =
972H5 SandyBridge i3-2120, 65w, 3.30GHz
F44M4, 0TGM7 SandyBridge i7-3820 Four Core, 130w, 3.60GHz up to 4.20GHz
9R2W8, 2T0RC SandyBridge i7-3930K Six Core, 130w, 3.20GHz up to 4.20GHz
VYNF8 SandyBridge i7-3960 Six Core, 130w, 3.33GHz
705VT Ivybridge E i7-4820K Six Core, 130w, 3.70GHz up to 3.90GHZ
0158V Ivybridge E i7-4930K Six Core, 130w, 3.40GHz up to 4.10GHz
07VY9 Ivybridge E i7-4960X Six Core, 130w, 3.60GHz up to 4.30GHz
DELL-Chris M
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September 24th, 2016 09:00
Correct. First, install the latest system bios. Make sure windows is operating correctly. Purchase some CPU thermal paste. I use Arctic Silver. Read through the Owner's Manual before starting.
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September 24th, 2016 03:00
Thank you very much Chris.
So, can I change to a CPU Ivybridge E i7-4960X Six Core in my Aurora R4 without any more adaptations?