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HP ProDesk 400 G3 Desktop Mini PC

am running i5 7500T but the HP 400 G3 Mini won't run i5 7500. Any ideas?

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The mini supports up to 35 watt CPU.  The bios will not allow the 65 watt cpu to boot as neither the power supply nor cooling is adequate to run the more powerful cpu.

 

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/psg/attachments/psg/HardwareDPC/249607/1/400%20G3%20Quickspecs.pdf

 

 


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The mini supports up to 35 watt CPU.  The bios will not allow the 65 watt cpu to boot as neither the power supply nor cooling is adequate to run the more powerful cpu.

 

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/psg/attachments/psg/HardwareDPC/249607/1/400%20G3%20Quickspecs.pdf

 

 


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@Beemer Biker
Thanks so much! Now you can see that the handle, "Notsoclever" isn't too wide of the mark!

Really appreciate your response and help.

All best,

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