Will the z820 take a single e5-1680 v2

[Nathna]

What im planning to build as I have a opportunity to get a z820 for next to nothing. 

Z820 

Single E5-1680 V2

64gb ddr3 ecc reg 1866

2tb sata ssd

gtx 1080

z820 liquid cooler. 

My question is will the z820 take a single e5-1680 v2?

[Repairatrooper]

That particular processor is not listed as supported in the documentation but there are many other listed compatible V2 processors for this system and I would tend to stick with one that has been tested and certified for this chassis, although I understand that sometimes a deal comes along on a one off processor.

https://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/getpdf.aspx/c04111526.pdf

[Nathna]

Thanks for the reply. But im wondering if anyone knows if the 1680 can go into it. I have seen on other threads on this forum that people have but e5-16xx into the z820. 

[Brian1965 · Accepted solution]

Hi Nathna,

I can't see any mention of any of the E5-16xx series CPU's in the HP Z820 Quickspecs,  and there are no HP Z820 systems listed on the Passmark website with E5-16xx CPU's. I've also had a quick search of the forum but can't find any mention of any of the E5-16xx CPU's being installed in a HP Z820? As a general rule, if the CPU isn't listed in the latest HP Quickspecs, then the CPU is NOT supported, i.e. the computer won't even boot. (The BIOS code contains a 'whitelist' of compatible/certified CPU's).