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November 22nd, 2016 01:00
Alienware X51 R3, Upgrading the CPU
I am researching on upgrading the CPU, I currently have the I3-6100 in my X51 R3.
I was hoping to upgrade to an i7-6700k If I can, is that a simple swap and done, or a bios change is needed, etc? Which CPU's are compatible with my X51 R3?
I have currently replace the 180w cord to the 330w. Do I also have to be concerned with updating the cooling system as well?
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated,
HolyCow99
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89fordprobee
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November 22nd, 2016 06:00
Well the 6700 comes from dell with it or well did when they sold it I got mine with a 6700 and 970 ... but as for the 6700k I believe it was offered with liquid cooling but I can't find a d finite answer but does make sense for overclock perspective of the CPU
As for bios update I can't answer that on versions that will or won't support but if worried update otherwise try and see if it boots great if not swap old CPU back and update. I don't update bios unless I have a reason
HolyCow99
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November 23rd, 2016 00:00
I am pretty sure that I can swap the chips, but thinking to take advantage of the quad core processor, some bio changes will need to be made, not to mention the cooling fan I have would need to be replaced as well. Do you know the fan model you currently have installed in your PC? I am guessing you have the same cover that forces the air out of the system in the back?
89fordprobee
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November 23rd, 2016 05:00
yea its the same cooling shroud/fan , nothing changed much for the cooling part with the exception of the liquid cooling module.. between this system from what I can see.. but if you search the net you will see *NEW* units being sold on amazon, etc with the 6700k .. so it may help to determine the cooling it actually has ..
HolyCow99
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April 27th, 2017 15:00
Called tech support and got all my answers!
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April 29th, 2017 05:00
holy cow replied 6 months later.. haha nice.. i forgot about this thread but with this i had updated myself form the 6700 to a 6700k and my 970 to a 1070gtx then ram to 32 gig and 2tb of ssd so mine be rocking for long time
but i do have the 330 watt psu .. anyway good to hear you got your answers 