7010 Desktop CPU Upgrade possible

The 7010 has an Intel Q77 Express chipset which supports the following CPUs:

http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-Intel_(chipsets)/Q77_Express.html

The highest rated CPU that Dell shipped with the 7010 was the Intel I7-3770S so just about anything from that list should be compatible. If you are going to go ahead with an upgrade, please make sure to update the BIOS beforehand.

Thanks, found an i5 3570T at a good price but its says on the specs, 

My memory installed is 16Gb made up of 4x:

Hynix HMT351U6CFR8C-PB NO AA - 4GB 2RX8 PC3-12800U-11-12-B1 RAM

Would my memory work or would I have to purchase newer faster memory?

Also could I use the original cpu fan and heat sink with the i5

I have intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4590 CPU @ 3.30GHz is it possible to update?  

does the thermal sensor matter or i can use the computer without it 

can i use a i5 2400 cpu to a dell 7010

Non dell fan or removed thermal sensor will mean it will shut down to prevent overheating.

You CANNOT USE 4th gen CPU in a 7010.

Use a 3rd gen i5 or i7. Why would you bother with a 2nd gen cpu?

@mlarose992 

Yes you can! 2nd gen and 3rd gen Intel are compatible with the socket.

Dell OptiPlex 7010 
Defult Machine use

Mother Board
DP/NCN-OGY6Y8-72200-34I-03X7-A00

Inte(R) Core(TM) i3-3200 CPU @3.30GHz 3,30 GHz

Installed memory (RAM) 4.00 GB    
(First Ram) 2GB 1Rx8 PC3-1200U-11-12-A1
HMT325U6UFR8C-PB N0 AA 1325
(Second Ram) 2GB 1Rx8 PC3-1200U-11-12-A1
HMT325U6UFR8C-PB N0 AA 1325



Can i update Ram ?
Please kindly check below

add more

Third Ram KVR1333D3N9/2G

DDR3 PC3 10600 - 1333mhz DDR3 PC3 10600

Four Ram KVR13N9S8/4
Kingston KVR13N9S8/4 4GB DIMM 1333MHz PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 

Just learned that my processor is inadequate for Windows 11, and wondering what my upgrade options might be.  Copied these device specs:

Device name FORBS-Office
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770 CPU @ 3.40GHz 3.40 GHz
Installed RAM 16.0 GB (15.9 GB usable)
Device ID 217F27DA-C5C7-4FA6-AD8B-F306EC426C69
Product ID 00330-50000-00000-AAOEM
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Pen and touch No pen or touch input is available for this display

Optiplex 7010 Specs

What is the best processor which this Optiplex 7010 could accommodate?

(Please let me know if you need more info about existing configuration)

@Ratana Super User Dell 

Better to invest in real gpu and at least 4th Gen CPU on system that has at least TPM 1.2

Dell precision T1700 vr Ready running Windows 11 using the Mosetup Method.

https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/48478168

@Ratana Super User Dell 

@Yo man 

@mlarose992 

@Santa OC 

@CharlesIsWorking 

The Technical Guidebook has the supported cpus based on size.

OptiPlex 7010 Technical Guidebook

Intel® Core™ i7 3770 77W is listed as the max upgrade.