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One other note, <br />
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You may be wondering why I had to purchase a new motherboard when I already had a suitable one? &nbsp;The new case was an ATX case (pretty much a standard right) but Dell uses BTX. &nbsp;BTX uses the same footprint as that of the ATX except the components are aligned so that the motherboard installs against left side of the case (when viewing from the front of the case) as opposed to the right side of the case. &nbsp;And because they are specialized, BTX cases are more expensive than ATX cases.<br />
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Hi Saige - wow that is so pure DIY at its best. Way above my skill set. I am with you on the &quot;if you can build own then do so&quot;. Just don't have the finances at the moment to make that happen. <br />
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I have not read about many conflict - but..... Not found anyone doing the exact same task! Really appreciate the reply. I may look at the cost of a whole new MB with an i7. Suspect it may be big money - and then I imagine I would need to rebuild my OS again!<br />
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Rindi! Back again my friend with more fantastic advice. As you know the background I am hoping an i7 may enable the two Display ports to work at the same time as the VGA. ATM I can get 2/3 only working. Thought an i7 might kick start it. I tried all sorts yesterday with my USB 2,0 / 3.0 to VGA. Used to work on W7 but read many bad things about multi displays on W10.<br />
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I will do another BIOS update just in case I missed something. When I put W10 on yesterday. Need to find myself some of that paste and ensure that the new processor is the right one. Typing this on the iPhone so will have a look on my PC later. As ever - thank you.<br />
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Sounds like it is a case of careful plug and play and it will all work fine!
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Awesome insight! Thank You!
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Yeah it was invigorating, scary and silly all at the same time. &nbsp;I chuckle each time I think about it now. &nbsp;Oh well, life's lessons... &nbsp;;)<br />
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Reading it scared me Saige! I am all about simplicity!
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I am all about simplicity too. &nbsp;But I got caught up in the simple upgrade cycle myself. &nbsp;Hmmm, this onboard video card just isn't cutting it anymore, let me upgrade the video card. &nbsp;Whoa, let me add more memory. &nbsp;New hard drive, no problem!!!, oh wait problem, not enough power connections, Eh, just replace the power supply, etc, etc.<br />
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I guess the lesson here is that, while doing single piece upgrades are, *<b>in general</b>*, simple, it's important to remember the bigger picture, lest you, yourself, be caught with a Dremel in your hands. &nbsp;;)<br />
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I think in this particular case an upgrade can bring a lot. It isn't a really old PC, and the i7 should be noticeably better than the i3, as it has 4 cores along with hyperthreading, and it's built in GPU is also more powerful than that of the i3.
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Dear experts, <br />
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I have swapped an Intel chip over only once before and it was a like for like - one donor machine into a new build.<br />
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I have the 7010 and ideally I just want to purchase a suitable i7 chip. I realise they are different and I guess I need help in that too. I can look on the Dell site and see what new ones ship with.<br />
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Questions are thus:<br />
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1. Is there a 'best way' to find out which i7 to buy? <br />
2. Have any of you done this?<br />
3. If I purchase the right one - will my MB accept it?<br />
4. Would I need to rebuild my machine?<br />
5. I am running 16GB RAM and using display from MB - any chance of conflict?<br />
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Thanks in advance!
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Dear experts, 

I have swapped an Intel chip over only once before and it was a like for like - one donor machine into a new build.

I have the 7010 and ideally I just want to purchase a suitable i7 chip. I realise they are different and I guess I need help in that too. I can look on the Dell site and see what new ones ship with.

Questions are thus:

1. Is there a 'best way' to find out which i7 to buy? 
2. Have any of you done this?
3. If I purchase the right one - will my MB accept it?
4. Would I need to rebuild my machine?
5. I am running 16GB RAM and using display from MB - any chance of conflict?

Thanks in advance!

Dell Optiplex 7010 Core i3 - Wanting to upgrade to Core i7

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