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January 2nd, 2026 11:03
Optiplex 3000, LGA 1700 socket, i5-13400 CPU?
I can get an Optiplex 3000 case & motherboard equipped with LGA 1700 socket. I know that it's unsupported, but will a gen 13 CPU (i5-13400) work on this board? Has anyone tried it? Will any circuits be damaged?
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ejn63
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January 2nd, 2026 13:16
1. No. 2. Yes, it can.
https://www.dell.com/community/en/conversations/optiplex-desktops/optiplex-3000-cpu-compatibility-above-i7-12700t/66c33c7640d71075c41a4a55
ejn63
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January 2nd, 2026 12:14
No.
RSP1969
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January 2nd, 2026 12:41
@ejn63 Thank you for reponding. Two questions:: (1) Have you, or perhaps someone you know, actually tried what I want to do? (2) To your knowledge, will trying this damage any circuits?
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January 3rd, 2026 03:34
If you are careful not to bend cpu socket pin (if you minimize physical damage risk) there is no other risk of trying 13th gen cpu. When motherboard detects a cpu it does not support, it simply would not POST, but no damage done. We try this all the time like putting 8th gen cpu in 200/100 series motherboard and getting no video. The cpu physically fits socket but is rejected by bios.