M Mark91193 Distinguished Dec 28, 2011 78 0 18,630 May 21, 2013 #1 My dell xps motherboard is no longer good. can i use the cpu that is a i7-2600 in a new motherboard?
barto Expert Ambassador Apr 20, 2009 5,465 0 27,960 May 21, 2013 #2 Yes. Make sure it is a 1155 socket motherboard. I also suggest you purchase a new heatsink and cooler. Upvote 0 Downvote
Yes. Make sure it is a 1155 socket motherboard. I also suggest you purchase a new heatsink and cooler.
fil1p Distinguished Nov 29, 2010 944 0 19,360 May 21, 2013 #3 Hey, Yes you can still use that CPU and even the RAM as long as you replace that motherboard with another socket 1155 motherboard. There are many great options out there, if you need help choosing one just ask. Hope this helps! Upvote 0 Downvote
Hey, Yes you can still use that CPU and even the RAM as long as you replace that motherboard with another socket 1155 motherboard. There are many great options out there, if you need help choosing one just ask. Hope this helps!
Azn Cracker Distinguished Jul 28, 2009 2,053 0 20,160 May 21, 2013 #4 Yes like others said as long as its the same socket. Just a warning though, you cant transfer the OS because its most likely tied to the motherboard. Upvote 0 Downvote
Yes like others said as long as its the same socket. Just a warning though, you cant transfer the OS because its most likely tied to the motherboard.