Z600 CPU upgrade

[John_MB]

I have the following HP Z600 and I want to upgrade the CPU from the current Intel Xeon E5520  to E5650, E5660, or X5675 processors. The two basic questions I have are:

• Is that possible?
• If so, what exactly do I have to do?

Implicit in those two questions are:

• Will the chipsets on the motherboard will support the newer processors?
• Will the current heatsinks for the E5520 CPUs work or will it be necessary to replace them?

Thanks,

Bob

[GeekMak]

You can upgrade the processor to X5675 on Z600. You need buy the processor from HP or Authorized Service Provider. You need to update the Chipset and BIOS after the processor is replaced. Please make sure the CPU Heatsink Fan size is 80mm x 15mm.  

[John_MB]

Okay, Thanks for replying! 

[GeekMak]

[John_MB]

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[Chimney_83]

Hello John, 

Thanks for contacting HP support forum, I see that you want to know if the processor can be upgraded or not. 

Yes, it can be upgraded as they use the same CPU socket  FCLGA1366. 

Please find their details processor specification if you are interested. 

E5520  http://intel.ly/2e4mRcQ
E5660  http://intel.ly/2ebo9V4'

You can click on this link to find the user manual for the Z600 workstation http://bit.ly/2dcRBZp 

Hope this helps! Please let me know how this goes. Please mark this post as “Accepted  Solution” if it helps. Kudos would also be appreciated for my efforts by clicking the “Thumbs Up” button
Take care and have a splendid week ahead.

Thanks,

Chimney_83