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October 23rd, 2023 14:16
CPU questions
I'm currently running a G5 5000 Desktop computer
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-10400F CPU @ 2.90GHz 2.90 GHz
Installed RAM: 16GB
64 bit operating system
Let me start out by saying I don't know computers so I've no clue what I'm doing here with that being said . I was looking to up my CPU I was looking at Intel® Core™ i7-10700K @ 3.80GHz, with some reading I found out that this CPU is a few years out dated so was wondering whats the next best? the i7-10700k is a GEN 10 CPU and I read the current GEN 12 may need external cooling systems, is there a GEN 11 and would they need an external cooling system? The CPU I'm looking to upgrade to will mostly be used for gaming. is a Intel i7-11700 i good upgrade?
redxps630
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October 23rd, 2023 18:37
your motherboard can only support 10th gen cpu (see list). Looks like Dell does not and will not update bios to support 11th gen.
as for 12/13th gen it needs a different socket (LGA1700) for cpu so your motherboard (LGA1200 socket) is definitely not compatible.
10th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-10400Fprocessor(6-Core, 12M Cache, 2.9GHzto 4.3GHz)
PRC, I7-10700F, 65W, R11
10th Gen Intel Corei7 10700KF (8-Core, 16MB Cache, 3.8GHzt o 5.1GHzw/Turbo Boost Max 3.0 )
10th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-10900Fprocessor(10-Core, 20M Cache, 2.8GHzto 5.2GHz)
PRC, I9-10900KF, 125W, R11
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October 23rd, 2023 18:38
Dell specs don't list any 11th Gen CPUs for this PC model. Unlikely Dell would have updated BIOS to support an 11th Gen CPU.
With a quick look, I didn't see a single G5 5000 running any 11th Gen CPU on userbenchmark. So your best upgrade options is probably a 10th Gen i7k or i7kf, which is somewhat faster than an 10th Gen i7.
But, there probably won't be any options to overclock the i7k CPU in BIOS setup so you can't increase speed above its baseline.
The G5 5000 doesn't have onboard video outputs and a i7kf might be cheaper, assuming it has same base speed as i7k.
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adammorin83
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October 23rd, 2023 19:36
on Amazon they got these 2
Intel Core i7-10700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset)
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Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K) whats it mean by Without Processor Graphics on the 1st one and out of these 2 which would be the best choice? the 2nd one is a tad more expensive then the 1st but not out of my budget.
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redxps630
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October 23rd, 2023 20:34
the KF cpu needs a discrete video card to get video
the K cpu can do both: integrated and discrete
resale value wise the K is better
for dx purpose when Pc is not posting, the k cpu is more handy as it does not depend on video card to get video
kf is more economic if you have and plan to use a video card.
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October 23rd, 2023 23:16
This PC model doesn't support onboard Intel Graphics (no onboard Intel Graphics ports). So there must be an add-in video card to use this PC, meaning a kf CPU is sufficient. If the add-in video card should ever fail, you will have to replace it before you can boot this PC again.
G5 5000 back panel:
Since an i7-10700kf CPU is cheaper than 10700k and neither can be overclocked in the G5 5000, you may want to go that way. Aside from price, compare base frequency of the i7-10700k vs i7-10700kf vs i7-10700 to make a good choice.
And don't forget, you're going to need a small tube of decent quality thermal paste too. You'll have to remove the heat sink and clean off old paste, and then apply a thin coat of fresh paste to top of new CPU after it's installed in the socket, before attaching the heat sink.
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October 23rd, 2023 23:33
And one more thingy... it would be a good idea to install the latest BIOS, if you don't already have it, before swapping CPUs...