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Optiplex 755 Cpu Upgrade/Heatsink?
Hi. I am the proud owner of a 755 Optiplex minitower (thats the biggest one, right?). I would like to swap out its current E8400 for a quad core CPU. I have not decided on which one yet, but my assumption is that all of the quads would run hotter than a dual core CPU. I might be worth mentioning that the PC originally came with an E6750.
Since the Optiplex (most Dells?) use a non-standard Cpu heatsink/fan assembly, my question is this: Did Dell use the same heatsink/fans regardless of whether the PC shipped with a dual core or quad core CPU? Or did one heatsink/fan assembly suffice to cool the duals AND quads sufficiently? Ok, thats 2.
I have looked online for a heatsink that is specifically for a 755 with a quad core, but have only found the standard one that I currently have in my very own 755.
Thank you.
speedstep
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February 27th, 2012 08:00
Bios update for the 755 is like A20 I think. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to UPDATE the BIOS BEFORE Installing an updated cpu.:emotion-3:
The High performance Heatsinks on Optiplex Towers have copper heatpipe construction. The Low end ones are a solid block of aluminum extrusion. Low End Optiplex 755 Mini Tower Systems. Compatible part numbers: HR004, J7109, FW209, W5685, W6177
J9761 is the High end Copper part.
quentincollins
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February 27th, 2012 09:00
Excellent information, thank you.
ian Hu
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December 31st, 2015 08:00
Good info
thanks