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Today I can confirm that the 745 DT/MT will support a QX6800, using the stock copper heatsink.

Quick update: cpu and tower have been ordered and should be here around the 30th. I'll keep you posted on my results. For being 7 years old, the cpu was tough to find under $200, no idea why. As for cooling, I've found reports of the aluminum cooler working fine with the 6700s, which run at...

I'll worry about that when Gran Turismo is released on PC. Till then, capturing, editing and rendering are more important, and I'll be adding 3.0 usb soon to address part of that issue. I know a better card will help, it's just low priority since I've currently got one that works well.

Already have a xfx R5 230 single wide, I don't think that I'll jump into uber-cards until I build a system from scratch. This is my first step towards building one from scratch. It'll teach me the basics.

Since heat hasn't been an issue with the qx6700s, it shouldn't be here, either. Both run the same, and there haven't been any reports of failures. The stock copper unit should be fine. I may have to purchase one used, but I was expecting on that anyway, just didn't know what my options were...

Switching to another dell case doesn't bother me, nor does snagging a used heatsink online. Upgrading to the MT might even offer a few extra sata connections for a ssd, and as I said, Ive got my eye on a few. Having some spare parts won't hurt, but I've heard that these run like tanks, so they...

Its a DT, but If possible, I'd like to transfer everything to a MT shell. I have my eyes on a few, just in case. What about this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/130864659931?lpid=82

The BIOS appears to be sufficient as well. I saw 3 part numbers for the chip and have no clue about the differences, if any, or what I'll need. BX80562PH0778M HH80562XJ0778M 0CR706 I think that I'll need to upgrade the cooling, but I haven't checked yet to see if I've got the aluminum or...

Dell forum site, demonstrating the qx6700 compatibility: http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/t/18401750.aspx As for the logic in finances, just ignore it right now. Yes, it's stupid. Yes, I know. Still don't care. If I'm going to mod it, might as well go all the way...

The qx6700's are a common 745 upgrade, from what I've read, no issues. I'm trying to build something to use for video capturing, editing, as well as something that can multitask since I've got two decent monitors (okay, a monitor and a hdtv) specifically to multitask. I've recently purchased...

Everything looks good on the specs, socket, fsb, etc. Specs are on a pdf at Dell and I know that the optiplexes are light on power usage, so I don't think that'll be an issue (same as the 6700s everyone uses) This is my first build, and considering that I can't return it, I need to be right...

I haven't found anything official yet, but all signs point to the qx6800 working with my dell 745 desktop. What parts/equipment will I need? Also, I saw various part numbers for the cpu itself. Of the 3 available, which do I select? Best place to purchase everything?