I bought a i5 4460 for a motherboard a friend gave me. I have a problem.

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The motherboard is a HP MS-7826. An LGA1150 motherboard. I looked around for a good LGA 1150 Processor and decided on said i5. The issue is, the motherboard is Z87, and not Z97. I can't find a BIOS update anywhere on HP's site. Is it worth trying anyway or do I need a new motherboard?

 

[Mohammed Adhil]

http://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c04383423.HP ENVY 700-306no Desktop PC has the same Motherboard with a Core i5 4460.The motherboard is also Z87,So since even HP Slid an i5 4460 on this mobo,Why not ?

 

[-Panic-]

http://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c04383423.HP ENVY 700-306no Desktop PC has the same Motherboard with a Core i5 4460.The motherboard is also Z87,So since even HP Slid an i5 4460 on this mobo,Why not ?

The motherboard page on HP's site lists the supported processors and the 4460 isnt there. (http://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c03748942 processor upgrade information) Going to try it anyways when the processor gets here. Will keep you posted.
Thanks!

 

[Mohammed Adhil]

That was the first link i checked,maybe the list is old.Its worth a shot.Nothing bad is gonna happen as they are both LGA 1150,I Trust they will work just fine.Keep me updated.Later 😀

 

[-Panic-]

That was the first link i checked,maybe the list is old.Its worth a shot.Nothing bad is gonna happen as they are both LGA 1150,I Trust they will work just fine.Keep me updated.Later 😀

Got the processor, only there's an issue. The stock cooler wont fit in the holes for the push pins. This is because of the bracket on the back from the previous cooler which was liquid.
(Sorry for the blurry pictures)

http://imgur.com/a/TY2KH

 

[Mohammed Adhil]

Im guessing the backplate should be removable.If Not,i recommend you put the previous cooler and check cpu temperatures.

 

[-Panic-]

Im guessing the backplate should be removable.If Not,i recommend you put the previous cooler and check cpu temperatures.

How would I go about removing it? It looks as though the only way it's attached is via 3 weird screws directly on the socket.

 

[Mohammed Adhil]

Im guessing the backplate should be removable.If Not,i recommend you put the previous cooler and check cpu temperatures.

How would I go about removing it? It looks as though the only way it's attached is via 3 weird screws directly on the socket.

Looks like nut and bolt.If i could get a closer and clearer view i might be able to check

 

[-Panic-]

Im guessing the backplate should be removable.If Not,i recommend you put the previous cooler and check cpu temperatures.

How would I go about removing it? It looks as though the only way it's attached is via 3 weird screws directly on the socket.

Looks like nut and bolt.If i could get a closer and clearer view i might be able to check

Happy to oblige.
http://imgur.com/a/3YW9y