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‎05-29-2025 01:04 PM

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Product: HP Z400 Base Model Workstation
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

im running an eariler hp z400 workstation ,and wanting to upgrade to the x5690 processor

the molther board has 6 mem slots,and is that something i can do my self?

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‎05-29-2025 01:25 PM

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@ghapp247,

 

Welcome to our HP Community forum!

 

Yes, the Xeon X5690 is compatible with your HP Z400 Workstation as this user shows: HP Z400 Workstation Performance Results - UserBenchmark. 

 

Swapping a processor is pretty straightforward -even if this is the first time for you.  Here is a helpful YouTube instructional video for you (there are many others to watch): HP Z400 Xeon X5690 Processor Upgrade w/ 4 Memory Slot System Board.  Use a quality thermal paste, such as Arctic MX-4.

 

Kind Regards,

 

NonSequitur777


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‎05-29-2025 01:25 PM

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@ghapp247,

 

Welcome to our HP Community forum!

 

Yes, the Xeon X5690 is compatible with your HP Z400 Workstation as this user shows: HP Z400 Workstation Performance Results - UserBenchmark. 

 

Swapping a processor is pretty straightforward -even if this is the first time for you.  Here is a helpful YouTube instructional video for you (there are many others to watch): HP Z400 Xeon X5690 Processor Upgrade w/ 4 Memory Slot System Board.  Use a quality thermal paste, such as Arctic MX-4.

 

Kind Regards,

 

NonSequitur777


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