To answer your first question I have prepared a small comparison table which lists some of the very basic differences between the two processors. However, I would not be able to comment about the pricing:
If you look at the table evidently Intel I3-2120 is a better processor.
Answering your second question, you will not need to change the Heatsink for the machine as Heatsink assembly (Dell part # FGW90) fits on all types of processors aptly.
Am I right in thinking that a change from G630 to 2nd Gen i3 2120 will bring about a noticeable and cost effective improvement in performance?
I might wait a while for the price of the i5 and i7 to come down a bit before a further upgrade.
Bearing in mind I have the USFF do you know if the existing heat sink is adequate for all the processors, or am I likely to need different cooling for the faster processors?
Dell-Zohaib R
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September 26th, 2012 04:00
Hi timsoles,
To answer your first question I have prepared a small comparison table which lists some of the very basic differences between the two processors. However, I would not be able to comment about the pricing:
If you look at the table evidently Intel I3-2120 is a better processor.
Answering your second question, you will not need to change the Heatsink for the machine as Heatsink assembly (Dell part # FGW90) fits on all types of processors aptly.
Please revert for clarification.
Dell-Zohaib R
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September 22nd, 2012 21:00
Hi timsoles,
OptiPlex 790 is designed with support for Nehalem architecture processors including:
You can refer to the following table for the list of all supported processors.
Please revert for clarification.
timsoles
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September 23rd, 2012 12:00
Many thanks.
Am I right in thinking that a change from G630 to 2nd Gen i3 2120 will bring about a noticeable and cost effective improvement in performance?
I might wait a while for the price of the i5 and i7 to come down a bit before a further upgrade.
Bearing in mind I have the USFF do you know if the existing heat sink is adequate for all the processors, or am I likely to need different cooling for the faster processors?
timsoles
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September 26th, 2012 10:00
Thanks - your help is much appreciated
mhchodog
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January 19th, 2013 13:00
As one who needs the heatsink/ fan assembly part FGW90, I cannot find it on the dell website. How does one order it?
gjames2467
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November 18th, 2013 18:00
Could I upgrade to an I7 3770k with the opfiplex. I eould upgrade the cooling system as well.
Thanks!