Z620 CPU Upgrade

[Fender1998]

Hello,  

 I'm new to the computer world. So I apologize if I don't speak the language well. I have a Z620 that I upgraded to 2-e5-2643 v1.

I would like to go with 2 e5-2690 v1. Upon ordering them they come with no pins on the cpu. Now I know that's pretty common now days, but will this still work in my case? My 2 e5-2643 came with pins on the back. I could use some help!

HP Z620 2=e5-2643 v1

GTX 970

Ram: 96gb

4tb SSD

[Brian1965 · Accepted solution]

The short answer is, yes. The E5-2690 v1 cpu's are compatible with your system. I recommend you purchase a good quality thermal paste for mounting the CPU's. If you are new to this, then I would strongly recommend watching a couple of Youtube videos BEFORE starting the upgrade.

The E5-2643 cpu does NOT have pins on this device;

Please refer to the HP Z620 quickspecs for any additional technical information regarding your computer;

http://www.usedcomp.de/pdf/HP-Z620-Workstation-QuickSpecs-2014.pdf

[Fender1998]

Hello,

Thank you for your answer. But my E5-2643 does have pins. I installed them myself. And the CPU I took out both had pins. It’s to my understanding that cpu without pins, have the pins already in the socket. When I take out my CPU there are no pins in the socket. So essentially my e5-2690 would just lay there with no contact.

[Brian1965]

Please see the image below of the HP Z620 onboard cpu socket, pins are clearly visible. Do you have any images of the CPU's?

[Fender1998]

I’m so sorry Brian, 

 I’m an idiot and somehow didn’t see that it didn’t have pins. You are correct and I’m embarrassed. Not sure how I missed that. I guess I was thinking of an older AMD cpu I installed earlier this month. I apologize and appreciate your help!

[Brian1965]

Since you are new to the Z620, here are a couple of useful links;

HP Z620 Support Page

HP Z620 Maintenance and Service Guide