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October 2nd, 2019 05:00
Swap processor in 8920?
Is it possible to simply replace an i7-8700 processor with an i7-9700? or do I need to go to an XPS 8930?
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Vic384
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October 2nd, 2019 06:00
The i7-9700 requires a 300 series chipset which the XPS 8920 (Z270 chipset) does not have, so you have to go to a XPS 8930.
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October 2nd, 2019 10:00
No. This is never an option.