Intel mini itx 1155 TDP?

Lbevans2 · Jul 15, 2017

I want to buy this Intel mini itx mobo: dq67ep
It's a 1155 socket, and I have a i5 2500k. For some reason on Intel states this mobo doesn't support 2500k. I thought it might be due to the mother board not supporting 95tdp processors, but the i5 2500 is on the compatible processor list and is also a 95tdp. So I was thinking maybe this list is just not updated to include the k models of the Core processors?
If anyone could shine a little more light on this for me I would greatly appreciate it.

Here is the link to Intel's compatibility pdf https://www.intel.com/content/dam/support/us/en/documents/boardsandkits/desktop-boards/DQ87PG.pdf

imsqam · Jul 16, 2017

The BIOS of the mobo probably locks out the 2500K as once overclocked it will draw more than 95W, looks like this board initially was only to be used with 65W CPU's.

Lbevans2 · Jul 16, 2017

Do you think it would work to run the 2500k in this mobo as long as it is not overcooked? Or will the mobo not accept the processor at all.

imsqam · Jul 16, 2017

I do not believe that the 2500k will boot, it is probably locked out in the BIOS. I could be wrong but the Intel forum and CPU-upgrade.com show the same thing, not supported.

Lbevans2 · Jul 16, 2017

I didn't realize that a bios could lock out specific processors. I figured it would just try to boot it as long as it was the right socket.
I'm thinking about trying it anyway, it is really hard to find a good 1155 Mini itx, and I can get this board for $70 and its new. All the other boards I see are used and don't even have sata6 support or usb3.0 support.

imsqam · Jul 16, 2017

I think that you are in luck. Searched a little more and finally found a build with this mobo/CPU combination, looks like you can get it to work. I know that it is possible to sometimes mod the BIOS to allow for use of a particular CPU.
http://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/2622367

Lbevans2 · Jul 16, 2017

Oh wow, great find! This makes me feel a bit more comfortable. Well I'm gonna have to do this now for science to see if it works. I've blown money on worse things haha. I should have the parts by friday. I will update you on how it goes. I'm hoping to get lucky and not have to mess with the bios at all, bit I'm sure it will be a fun learning adventure if I do!
Thanks for the help!

imsqam · Jul 16, 2017

Yes please, let me know, helps with my knowledge base. And you are most welcome.

Lbevans2 · Jul 18, 2017

So far so good, just finished putting everything together hardware came early.
When I powered on the bios gave me a warning, saying the processor I installed is a 95 watt processor and is not supported unless a custom thermal solution is installed to substitute the stock thermal solution.
I assumed it meant heatsink and fan, which I have a nice cryorig c7 that I installed, then it made me say yes to the warning saying I pretty much void the warranty, but let me continue.
Currently installing OS, hasn't blown up yet. I'll give you an update later on and how the temps are.

imsqam · Jul 18, 2017

Great to hear that it worked out, very hard to tell in these situations. I also believe that custom thermal solution would be a beefed up CPU cooler.

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