upgrading CPU Predator PO3-630. should be fine as long as the socket and generation matchs

Praelitor
Praelitor Member Posts: 2 New User
edited April 17 in Predator Desktops

Hello, I have a question regards upgrading the CPU from my current i5-11400F to for example I7-11700K, LGA1200. Both being LGA1200 11th generation, it should be fine as long as the socket and generations match?

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  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,246 Trailblazer

    Not always… The K models have a much higher TDP than the standard CPUs (nearly double), so you would have to revamp the cooling system to get it working right. In addition there are modes in the K models that aren't supported in the BIOS, so it will run as if it weren't a K (other than the extra power usage). Better would be an i7-11700F or possibly an i9-11900F. The non-F models will work, but are typically more expensive than the F models. Since the GPU built in to the CPU isn't bright out on the motherboard, there's no reason to pay more for the non-F models.

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  • Praelitor
    Praelitor Member Posts: 2 New User
    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1270927#Comment_1270927

    Thanks for the reply. What about KF and T versions?

  • StevenGen
    StevenGen ACE Posts: 12,174 Trailblazer
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    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/704276/upgrading-cpu-predator-po3-630-should-be-fine-as-long-as-the-socket-and-generation-matchs

    These are the cpu's used by Acer with the Predator Orion PO3-630 desktop mainboards and what Acer bios is calibrated for, only use these cpu's for any upgrades as if you use any other cpu's they will not work. Good luck

    PO3-630 CPU's

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