CPU upgrade?Post Date: 2008-12-01 |
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Fooboy 
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 Topic: CPU upgrade?Posted: 01 Dec 2008 at 3:00pm |
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Hello all! I am curious to know if it is possible for me to upgrade my CPU.I currently have Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 on an eVGA Core 23 Quad (Chipset: nForce 680i).
Looking at options to keep my machine..."modernized."
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Foobs
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DST4ME
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Posted: 01 Dec 2008 at 3:04pm |
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you can go as high as qx9770, tho I would recommend you go to a q9650
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skyR
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Posted: 01 Dec 2008 at 3:11pm |
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680i does not support yorkfields (Q8200, Q9300, Q9450, Q9550, Q9650, QX9650, QX9770, and whatever Q9/8 i forgot to mention).
You can upgrade to either the newer wolfdales (duo core - E7200, E7300, E8200, E8300, E8400, E8500, E8600, and whatever duo I forgot to mention that is above E6) or older kentsfield (quad core - Q6600, Q6700, QX6850, and you get the point). Edited by skyR - 01 Dec 2008 at 4:02pm |
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DST4ME
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Posted: 01 Dec 2008 at 3:13pm |
 totally missed that he had a 680i
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jtspectra2
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Posted: 01 Dec 2008 at 4:00pm |
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Thats to bad, cuase a q9650 is an awesome CPU.
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Q9650 @ 4.2Ghz( Liquid Cooled), 4GB 1600Mhz DDR3, GTX280 SLI, VRaptor,HAF 932
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Fooboy
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Posted: 01 Dec 2008 at 6:58pm |
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Hey, thanks for the replies fellas.
I'm pretty much a novice with these things. Is the swap pretty easy? Do i need to apply any of that heat putty stuff or anything or just release the anchor, swap, and re-lock it?
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jtspectra2
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Posted: 01 Dec 2008 at 7:01pm |
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replace the CPU , re apply cooling compound , re seat your CPU fan and your good to go .
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Fooboy
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Posted: 01 Dec 2008 at 7:15pm |
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Do CPU's come with the compound or do i need to purchase that separately?
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Fooboy
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Posted: 01 Dec 2008 at 7:21pm |
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Man, in comparison, limiting to only what 680i can support, it seems like an upgrade won't make that much of a dramatic difference.
How are the E6700 holding up to today's caliber out there?
Thanks for all of the answers!
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jtspectra2
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Posted: 01 Dec 2008 at 7:22pm |
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um , im pretty sure that stock CPU fans have compound already on them yes. im not 100 percent sure on that though
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skyR
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Posted: 01 Dec 2008 at 7:50pm |
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I'm still using an E6750. Unless money isn't a issue, you shouldn't be upgrading to a newer duo. If you absolutely need a quad than get a Q6600, it still holds the best value of any CPU.
CPU comes with Intel's stock heatsink (unless you buy them OEM) which includes a thermal pad. |
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brian
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Posted: 02 Dec 2008 at 5:27pm |
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now I have a dumb question... if I wanted to update my CPU (remove it and replace with a new one) will that totally screw everything up on my computer? I mean will it delete stuff? Like hard drives, and OS?
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Posted: 03 Dec 2008 at 4:08pm |
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hi guys,
Well...i went out to Fry's and got an Intel E8500 3.16ghz to settle into my machine. I swapped out the CPUs and replaced the fan. When i turn my computer on, there is nothing on the display at all. Any ideas....? lol Thanks! Foobs  |
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skyR
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Posted: 03 Dec 2008 at 4:13pm |
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You need to update your 680i to the latest bios in order for it to recognize the E8500.
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Fooboy
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Posted: 03 Dec 2008 at 4:26pm |
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I just switched back to the E6700 and it turns on but only lasts for about 1 min and then then computer just shuts itself down. ... hmmm
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Fooboy
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Posted: 03 Dec 2008 at 4:31pm |
No, I did not remove the motherboard. the big ass fan has those tool-less plastic crimps that can just be yanked out. |
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Fooboy
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Posted: 03 Dec 2008 at 4:38pm |
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Additional Note: I was able to go into setup and see that the CPU temp rose from 94-100 C and then shut down at 100. Is this the reason why it's doing it? how do it make it stop? The fan is plugged in and on. Very strange...
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Fooboy
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Posted: 03 Dec 2008 at 4:53pm |
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ok, i used the fan that came with the E8500 and it's starting up at 74C for CPU. But now... my keyboard and mouse are not recognized. >.<
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Fooboy
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Posted: 03 Dec 2008 at 6:31pm |
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Thanks for your help today, Harley. Looks like everything is working normally for the time being.
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acs262
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Posted: 15 Dec 2008 at 7:07pm |
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Good to hear that, ive had a similar experience...but my old ATI 9600 burned out ^_^...Good
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