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DouglasChong

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October 3rd, 2018 20:00

990 SFF, CPU upgrade

I have I5-2400 in my OptiPlex 990, is it worth to upgrade to I7-2600 ? If yes, I just have to update Bios and swap the my I5 to I7 only? Do I need to do anything else?

  • fireberd

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    Posted October 4th, 2018 03:00

    I don't think you will see much if any improvement.  I had a PC with that i7 and it was "s l o w".  

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  • speedstep

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    Posted October 4th, 2018 05:00

    Improvement would be a GT1030

    that works with SFF but NOT USFF.

    Other area would be to max out the ram.

    https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/accessories/apd/a9763687


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    Posted October 4th, 2018 19:00

    I thought from I5 to I7 will have much improvement. I just brought SSD to put windows in. What else should I upgrade to improve performance?
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    Posted October 4th, 2018 19:00

    Currently I have GT 710 as graphic card, also thinking to upgrade to GTX 1030 or GTX1050. May I know the spec of Dell OptiPlex 990 sff when maximize all the parts? so that I can upgrade my desktop to the max. Haha.. Thank you for replying.
  • bradthetechnut

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    Posted October 5th, 2018 23:00


    @DouglasChong wrote:  May I know the spec of Dell OptiPlex 990 sff...?

    Whether you want the manual or the tech sheet pdf's, you'll find it here:  Dell 990 sff