Dell optilex 3020M

Question

Can I upgrade i3 4160T to non T series like I3 4170

JOcean · Answer

Dell specifies 35W CPUs for the 3020M. This forum thread has more information as does this spec sheet. The list of CPU that are compatible does not include the 4170.

redxps630 · Answer

it can be done and has been done by 1 user

https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/61374781

but like JO said since cpu is 54W higher than typically spec'd 35w cpu and may cause cpu fan to be on high settings more often than you like to hear

the micro has a weak cooler.

redxps630 · Answer

echoing JO comment

Dell oem cpu for 3020M all 35w for a good reason

Processor / CPU	CPU, Intel, 4th gen, Haswell, I3-4150T, 3.0, 35W
Processor / CPU	CPU, Intel, 4th gen, Haswell, I3-4150T, 3.0G, 35W, L Intel Corei3-4150T Processor (Dual Core, 3MB, 3.00GHzw/HD 4400 Graphics)
Processor / CPU	CPU, Intel, 4th gen, Haswell, I3-4160T, 3.1, 35W, LGA Processor, HSW, I3-4160T, 3.1G, 35W
Processor / CPU	CPU, Intel, 4th gen, Haswell, I5-4590T, 2.0, 35W
Processor / CPU	CPU, Intel, 4th gen, Haswell, I5-4590T, 2.0G, 35W, L Intel Corei5-4590T Processor (Quad Core, 6MB, 2.00GHzw/HD 4600 Graphics)
Processor / CPU	CPU, Intel, 4th gen, Haswell, Intel Celeron, G1840T, 2.5, 35W, L Processor, HSL, Celeron, G 1840T, 2.5, 35W
Processor / CPU	CPU, Intel, 4th gen, Haswell, Intel Pentium, G3240T, 2.7, 35W, L Processor, HSW, PENTIUM, 2 .9, 35W, L
Processor / CPU	CPU, Intel, 4th gen, Haswell, Intel Pentium, G3250T, 2.8, 35W Intel Pentium Processor G3250T (Dual Core/3MB Cache/2T/2.8GHz, 35W)

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