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Dell Optiplex 760 CPU upgrade
I have an old dell optiplex 760. Model 0R230R, chipset Q43/Q45 and southbridge 82801JD. I wanth to upgrade its CPU. Now it has C2D E 8400, but i wanth to upgrade it to C2Q.
So my question is can i put 95w cpu in it and what upgrade options i have.
redxps630
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December 22nd, 2020 10:00
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Jurgis M
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December 23rd, 2020 01:00
But i have read on other formums that you actualy can put C2Q in DT case, so my motherboard just isnt compatible?
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December 23rd, 2020 10:00
Yes only some DT board supports c2q. No evidence that your board does. No one has reported it.
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December 25th, 2020 04:00
This is where i found that information https://www.dell.com/community/Optiplex-Desktops/Optiplex-760-DT-CPU-upgrade-fail/td-p/6032536
if i need a coper heatsink for 95w cpu should 65w cpu do the trick?
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December 25th, 2020 08:00
I do not think so. 65W aluminum heatsink is not designed to handle 95W cpu. It will overheat.
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redxps630
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January 2nd, 2021 10:00
You can install but no promise motherboard will boot. You would be the first user to report whether this motherboard model supports quad or not.
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January 2nd, 2021 15:00
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November 18th, 2021 14:00
I currently have a 760 with 8GB Ram and a Core 2 Quad Q8400 Working perfectly, now I want to test a Core 2 Quad Q9650...
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November 18th, 2021 17:00
Hi @MalCriaO,
What size/form factor is your 760?
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November 18th, 2021 18:00
Optiplex 760 DT
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
*Previous processor* Intel Core 2 Duo E7400
8GB Ram PC2-6400
Motheboard 0R230R
Chipset Q43/ Q45
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November 18th, 2021 18:00
Also try a Xeon X5460 with MOD to LGA771 to LGA775, but it is not compatible with the chipset.
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