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JOcean
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March 17th, 2023 13:00
Assuming you have an Optiplex 3010, you did not list the model number, the i7-3770 would be the best CPU you could install. With an i7 you may need better cooling but the stock cooler should work.
redxps630
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March 17th, 2023 15:00
JOcean is spot on. the motherboard 42P49 is 3010. Dell validated cpu is i5-3450.
i7-3770 would work too.
tech guide: https://i.dell.com/sites/csdocuments/Shared-Content_data-Sheets_Documents/en/aa/OptiPlex_3010_Technical_Guidebook_v1_0.pdf
Gielgud
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March 18th, 2023 06:00
Thank you so much for the info and tech guide. My GPU is a HD 4000. It does not appear that I would have change that. Do you agree?
March 18th, 2023 13:00
for general desktop display the Intel integrated graphics HD 4000 is fine.
Intel HD Graphics 4000 supports resolution up to 1920×1200 through HDMI and 2560×1600 through DisplayPort
for higher spatial resolution or for gaming then you need to consider upgrade to a discrete graphics card.
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JOcean
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March 17th, 2023 13:00
Assuming you have an Optiplex 3010, you did not list the model number, the i7-3770 would be the best CPU you could install. With an i7 you may need better cooling but the stock cooler should work.
redxps630
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March 17th, 2023 15:00
JOcean is spot on. the motherboard 42P49 is 3010. Dell validated cpu is i5-3450.
i7-3770 would work too.
tech guide: https://i.dell.com/sites/csdocuments/Shared-Content_data-Sheets_Documents/en/aa/OptiPlex_3010_Technical_Guidebook_v1_0.pdf
Gielgud
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March 18th, 2023 06:00
Thank you so much for the info and tech guide. My GPU is a HD 4000. It does not appear that I would have change that. Do you agree?
redxps630
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15.4K Posts
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March 18th, 2023 13:00
for general desktop display the Intel integrated graphics HD 4000 is fine.
Intel HD Graphics 4000 supports resolution up to 1920×1200 through HDMI and 2560×1600 through DisplayPort
for higher spatial resolution or for gaming then you need to consider upgrade to a discrete graphics card.