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Upgrading my XPS 435mt CPU
Does anyone know if the processor on the XPS 435mt (bought in 2010) can be upgraded to a newer i7 3rd generation processor - or whether the motherboard would be able to accept anything newer than the 2.67Ghz I have on the board now -- it has slowed way down and I thought buying an i7 would at least keep me going for a few years.......? Any ideas or suggestions? If I have to replace the motherboard to upgrade the processor - has anyone attempted this with success? What motherboard have you had success with. I am using the computer primarily for video editing of home movies.... and some internet surfing ---just seems like it has really slowed down... thanks
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December 28th, 2014 18:00
T Hutchems
Yes.
But, prior to installing the new processor, check that the latest BIOS version is installed.
When a heatsink or processor is removed, replaced, or reused, it is advisable to clean them both and reapply a thermal compound, as directed.
Directions for cleaning and applying thermal compound, are HERE.
Only a small tube of thermal compound is required, this can be purchased from any online, or local computer store.
Bev.
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January 22nd, 2013 14:00
Hi jfirth56,
Welcome to the Community.
Please look at the list of processors which are compatible with Studio XPS 435mt.
Hope it helps.
Thanks & Regards
Manshu S
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December 28th, 2014 15:00
Sorry to revive an old topic but I'm also wanting to upgrade my cpu from the 920 to the 965 (as listed above). Would this be simply a plug-and play exchange with nothing more to do? Well, after a BIOS update? And I'd love to transfer everything to a new, larger case.
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December 29th, 2014 07:00
According to my System Information, I have the latest BIOS update (1.1.4) already installed. So I assume I'm ready to go.
Thanks so much for taking the time to reply and for the tip on the thermal compound.
Have a happy new year!
EDIT: I see the 1.1.4 BIOS update was updated in Nov 2011. I believe I updated my BIOS before that update. So, I guess I'll need to do another update.
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December 29th, 2014 10:00
T Hutchems
You are welcome.
The latest BIOS version 1.1.4 Released 12.27.2009 Updated 11.3.2011.
Bev.
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November 4th, 2017 15:00
To bring this thread up-to-date, the fastest i7-9xx processors that are upgrade options for the Dell Studio XPS 435MT (Mini Tower) are (all quad core):
Matching Xeon processors also work and are usually less expensive:
Note that neither 6 core i7-9xx processors nor 6 core Xeons work in the 435MT. Hex core Gulftown i7-990X, i7-980X, i7-980 and i7-970 processors will not work since 435MT BIOS wasn't updated to support them.
See this discussion thread for more details.