Can i upgrade my current i7-7700t with the new 8700t for my HP Envy 34 AiO B017c?

[Gpain]

Can i upgrade my current i7-7700t with the new 8700t for my HP Envy 34 AiO B017c?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Unfortunately, that would not be possible.

Below is the link to the product specs page for your model PC.

The processor upgrade info can be found on this page...

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05384160

[Gpain]

Why not? It's the same socket, temperature, and wattage specs. I feel the only reason is not listed because that cpu jut got released this year.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

That's not all that matters, that's why.

The chipset also has to support the processor family you want to install.

The H270 chipset your PC comes with only supports the 7th gen Kaby Lake or older Skylake processors, as is set forth in the chipset specs from Intel below...click on the compatible products link on the left side of the page which shows the supported processors.

https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/98090/intel-h270-chipset.html

[Gpain]

So, does this mean i can use the 7700 instead? Also, it won't interfere other components or heat mangement? 

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

No, because the HP processor upgrade table indicates only two processors are supported, and your PC has the best one already.

What you indicated is probably why the 7700 isn't supported...puts out more heat, needs more wattage--beyond what the AIO power supply can deliver.

https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/compare.html?productIds=97122,97128