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XPS 8930, CPU/GPU removal?
Hi all, I've had my Dell XPS 8930 for a bit and wanted to try making my own pc. Only problem is I want to use the CPU and GPU that's in the Dell pc in my new custom pc. Is there anyway to remove the CPU and GPU from the motherboard and put it in my new pc?
Thanks!
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February 23rd, 2021 21:00
@thomasear Is there anyway to remove the CPU and GPU from the motherboard and put it in my new pc?
The answer is yes . . . but if you are asking that question, you should do a lot more research before attempting to do a custom build. I am not trying to discourage you at all . . . I think it is an awesome endeavor, and you will learn much from the process. However, be sure to learn from others' experiences.
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February 24th, 2021 05:00
@thomasear Are you asking how to remove the CPU and GPU or are you asking if you can use the CPU and GPU in a new system after they are removed? The answer to the first question is yes, you can remove the CPU and GPU. The instructions are in the Service Manual. The answer to the second question is more complicated and depends upon whether or not the CPU and GPU are compatible with the system you are trying to build.
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February 24th, 2021 12:00
Re: Is there anyway to remove the CPU and GPU from the motherboard and put it in my new pc?
Yes. Dell OEM Gpu has no compatibility issue with new pc.
8930 uses Z370 chipset, cpu is Intel 8th or 9th gen. To use same cpu, your new motherboard, if you intend it to be equal to or better than 8930 OEM board, can be either Z370 or Z390 chipset, with additional vendor specific perks and aesthetics that Dell does not have. Z390 is top chipset for 8/9th gen cpu.
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February 24th, 2021 14:00
Will any z390 motherboard be compatible with my i9-9900k?
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February 24th, 2021 15:00
"Dell OEM Gpu has no compatibility issue with new pc."
Actually it does.
If you put it in a non DELL motherboard Secure Boot must be set OFF in bios.
Each OEM has their own Secure boot certificates in bios.
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3156
NVIDIA, ATI, Matrox etc.
If you get all of your parts from the same vendor
https://www.aorus.com/#
Gigabyte for example. Then secure boot can be on.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/oem-secure-boot
https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-Z390-AORUS-PRO-Motherboard/dp/B07HRZKPXM
OEM CPU that Dell has tested/validated on the XPS 8930 = FCLGA1151
PTJR2 9th Gen i9-9900K Coffee Lake-S, 3.60GHz, 16MB cache, FSB 2667MHz, 95w, 8 core, 16 thread,
RV1N4 9th Gen i7-8086K Coffee Lake-S, 4.00GHz, 12MB cache, FSB 2667MHz, 95w, 6 core, 12 thread,
0PW4K 9th Gen i7-9700K Coffee Lake-S, 3.60GHz, 12MB cache, FSB 2667MHz, 95w, LGA, 8 core, 8 thread,
7WP08 9th Gen i5-9600K Coffee Lake-S, 3.70GHz, 9MB cache, FSB 2667MHz, 95w, 6 core, 6 thread,
YYVN7 8th Gen i7-8700K Coffee Lake-S, 3.70GHz, 12MB cache, FSB 2667MHz, 95w, LGA, 6 core, 12 thread,
7TMX7 8th Gen i7-8700 Coffee Lake-S, 3.20GHz, 12MB cache, FSB 2667MHz, 65w, LGA, 6 core, 12 thread,
X85H0 8th Gen i5-8400K Coffee Lake-S, 2.80GHz, 9MB cache, FSB 2667MHz, 65w, LGA, 6 core, 6 thread,
00N9G 8th Gen i3-8100 Coffee Lake-S, 3.60GHz, 6MB cache, FSB 2400MHz, 65w, LGA, 4 core, 4 thread,
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February 24th, 2021 15:00
@thomasear Yes, any z390 motherboard should be compatible but with a k processor, one that can be overclocked if you wish to do so, you may wish to look for those with overclocking capabilities in a motherboard.
See this article about the z390 chipset: https://www.techspot.com/news/76816-intel-launches-new-z390-chipset-9th-gen-core.html
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February 24th, 2021 15:00
Re: Will any z390 motherboard be compatible with my i9-9900k
yes, and any Z390 board provides overclocking capabilities for unlocked cpu (i.e., -k cpu).
If it cannot overclock -k cpu, it ain't Z390.
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February 24th, 2021 16:00
The chipset is not the only component that determines overclocking capabilities for a motherboard, there are also the BIOS features and the Voltage Regulator Modules (VRMs) that supply power to the CPU. Perhaps all z390 motherboards have these features or perhaps some motherboards are better than others.