[SOLVED] All in One CPU Upgrade

[dewyeacl]

I have an All-in-One HP computer and I'm looking to upgrade the CPU, but I have a concern before I do so.

The PC currently has an I7 6700T that is 35W TDP.

On the specs page for the motherboard, the upgrades it recommends are only T models which makes me believe that they are concerned about the TDP which is understandable because the case is small, but my question is as follows: is it possible to replace it with an I7 7700 with 65W TDP or is this unacceptable?

If this is possible and there are recommendations on further configurations such as upgraded cooling for an all-in-one I'm all ears.

I've already purchased the CPU and it's on the way from Amazon, I didn't even consider the TDP until tonight but have found very little information on whether or not this is doable and the reasons for why it wouldn't be if not.

The motherboard is: Saipan-4GF

 

[ThatVietGuy]

Bad idea from a thermal standpoint.

On top of that, the motherboard likely wouldn't be compatible with the i7-7700 anyway because I doubt the BIOS would support it.

 

[sizzling]

Bad idea. It’s highly unlikely the motherboard VRM’s are designed for that amount of power and the cooling for the cpu is very likely highly inadequate.

 

[dewyeacl]

Bad idea from a thermal standpoint.

On top of that, the motherboard likely wouldn't be compatible with the i7-7700 anyway because I doubt the BIOS would support it.

Bad idea. It’s highly unlikely the motherboard VRM’s are designed for that amount of power and the cooling for the cpu is very likely highly inadequate.

Even if the socket type and chipset all match? What about an i7-7700T?

 

[sizzling]

Yes. There is more to matching a cpu than just the socket. The 7700T is basically the same cpu with 100mhz higher base and 200mhz boost speed. You would never notice the difference.

 

[ThatVietGuy]

In addition, the BIOS has to be capable of recognizing the CPU, which I don't think that motherboard is able to do.

The LGA 1151 CPUs are not made equal.

 

[dewyeacl]

Yes. There is more to matching a cpu than just the socket. The 7700T is basically the same cpu with 100mhz higher base and 200mhz boost speed. You would never notice the difference.

Ok, I was looking for a little boost in the integrated graphics because I do video editing and my son plays games when he comes over and I was reading that there was quite a difference between the 520 and UHD 630. If it's not a good fit it's not a good fit. I should be able to easily return it to Amazon without having opened it. Thanks for the responses.