New processor for the Dell Precision 3660 computer - upgrade

Question

Will both of these processors be compatible with the Dell precision 3660

computer?
Intel Core i9-13900K, 3 GHz, 36 MB, BOX (BX8071513900K)
Intel Core i9-14900K, 3.2 GHz, 36 MB, BOX (BX8071514900K)

Current computer configuration :

Intel Core i9-12900K processor (30MB Cache, 16 Core (8P+8E), 3.2GHz to 5.2GHz (125W))

389-EDFT : 500W Platinum PSU Label

412-ABBT : Premium CPU Liquid Cooler

Chino de Oro · Answer

The specifications for Precision 3660 listed the i9-13900K as a supported processor. But, not the i9-14900K. Sometimes, motherboard product ID will play an important roll in CPU compatibility. Earlier releases boards may not support later releases processors.

https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/oth-3660-xe/prec_3660t_ss/processors?guid=guid-b63c91e9-e525-4c89-8d9c-8e15fb8a132e&lang=en-us

Baldwin PL · Answer

Chino de Oro - THX you for the information :)

eman2065 · Answer

@Chino de Oro​ Yes, I found this out the hard way too. If you got your system with a 12th gen cpu, you can't upgrade to 13th gen without changing the motherboard to one that shipped with a 13th gen.

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New processor for the Dell Precision 3660 computer - upgrade

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