Processor change

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macdesse Posted messages 450 Status Member -  
macdesse Posted messages 450 Status Member -
Hello
I have a desktop computer and I would like to change the processor.
DELL OptiPlex 3050
Motherboard: DELL
Motherboard product: 0WOCHX
Motherboard version: A00
I currently have an I5-7500 processor and I would like to put in an I7-8700 processor
Is this possible please
THANK YOU for your help

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  1. fermiparadoxx Posted messages 11454 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   6 108
     
    Hello,

    What for? It's not going to be much use.....

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    1. macdesse Posted messages 450 Status Member
       
      Hello
      I wanted to increase the processor power.
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      1. fermiparadoxx Posted messages 11454 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   6 108 > macdesse Posted messages 450 Status Member
         
        For what purpose..............???
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      2. macdesse Posted messages 450 Status Member > fermiparadoxx Posted messages 11454 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
         
        Hello, to increase the power of the PC.
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  2. jfmimi Posted messages 13655 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   1 930
     
    Hello
    these two CPUs are not from the same generation
    so the chances that the I7-8700 is compatible are low
    maybe by updating the BIOS
    but not at all sure
    the best option is to put an I7-7700, from the same generation

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    1. macdesse Posted messages 450 Status Member
       
      Hello
      THANK YOU
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      1. flo88 Posted messages 28527 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   5 180 > macdesse Posted messages 450 Status Member
         
        Unlikely that it will be possible on a Dell...
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      2. macdesse Posted messages 450 Status Member > flo88 Posted messages 28527 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention  
         
        Hello
        THANK YOU
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  3. jumulka Posted messages 12090 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   4 619
     
    Hello,
    https://dl.dell.com/content/manual26560902-tour-optiplex-3050-manuel-du-propriétaire.pdf?language=en-us&ps=true
    page 97

    there's no reason why we can't put in an i7-7700
    however, an i7-8700 is impossible.
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    1. flo88 Posted messages 28527 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   5 180
       
      Well, because it's a micro PC, it is a 7500T model and not a regular 7500.
      So it's a very low power CPU (35W)
      The stock cooler of an i7 7700 wouldn't even fit physically, as for the power supply, it would be overwhelmed.
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      1. macdesse Posted messages 450 Status Member > flo88 Posted messages 28527 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention  
         
        Hello
        THANK YOU for the advice
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