Can I replace the processor in my z240 with a Xeon e3 1240 v5

[illkempt]

I bought a z240 a few months back with an i3 7th gen. I now realized I want to upgrade. I realized the Xeon chips on the same socket have pretty good performance for the price. Will I be able to put one in my system without changing my memory or cooling or something like that? Thanks in advance.

[NonSequitur777 · Accepted solution]

@illkempt,

Welcome to our HP Community forum!

Yes, you can upgrade your HP Z240 TWR/SFF platform with all 7th gen Intel Core processors and all Xeon E3-12xx v5 and v6 processors.

The HP Z240 SFF and the HP Z240 Tower workstations were upgrade projects of mine, showing you, I think, everything you ever wanted to know about upgrading these PCs: Solved: Upgrading HP Z240 Desktop Workstation SFF - HP Support Community - 8427878 and: Solved: Upgrading an HP Z240 Tower Workstation - HP Support Community - 8620343.

As far as upgrading your cooling: I also addressed that.  You'll go a long way improving the overall airflow through your PC, which can be achieved by adding one or more cooling fans.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777