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‎11-18-2025 06:18 AM - edited ‎11-18-2025 06:19 AM

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Is there a FASTER processor that can be used in place of the i7-8700, but not overclocking?

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‎11-18-2025 08:34 AM

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Hi @Mike-Lynch 

 

You can use Intel® Core™ i7 8700K, which is more powerful than the 8700.

 

See page 12 of Manual

 

HP Elite 800 G4 Business Desktop Business PCs

 

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‎11-18-2025 08:34 AM

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Hi @Mike-Lynch 

 

You can use Intel® Core™ i7 8700K, which is more powerful than the 8700.

 

See page 12 of Manual

 

HP Elite 800 G4 Business Desktop Business PCs

 

- if I can help solve your question or issue, please click on ACCEPT AS SOLUTION or click the YES button if my answer was helpful.
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‎11-18-2025 09:23 AM

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@Mike-Lynch,

 

For some actual upgrading ideas, see my HP EliteDesk 800 G4 SFF upgrade project.

 

Kind Regards,

 

NonSequitur777


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