How to Install/Upgrade a Processor in a Precision T5810 Workstation

[@007teal]

This is great. My current processor is Xeon E5-2630 v4 2.2ghz and Solidworks for work requires much more. Were handling large assemblies and I suggested upgrading the processor but our IT said we need a whole new computer. My boss wants me to look into a motherboard swap with an I9. Is that possible? Or what would you suggest?

[@birbirikos1]

Great vid! Mine starts becoming slow running on E5-1620 v4 with 32GB ram (4x8), Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 250 (half full), NVidia Quadro P200. Any tips on how to bring it up to date with CPU upgrade and more would be appreciated. I am hoping with an upgrade I can increase performance on WIN 11 without having to buy a new PC for a few more years. I do not game but I use it 24/7 for studying/multitasking with 2-3 monitors attached. Thank you

[@RhymesWithBrewery]

I'm in a similar position, Please let me know if you chose a good CPU upgrade and how you got on :)

[@GreenPCGamerscom]

You should look at getting one of the CPU’s with more cores, as well as installing the aftermarket noctua heatsink for better cooling. The E5-2687W V3 or V4 would be a nice fit.

[@tom04_2]

i know this is an old vid but i want to upgrade my t5810 it will be used for some gaming and general tasks. what is a good CPU and GPU i should get? it currently has a xeon E5-1603 v3, quadro k620 GPU, 685w PSU and 16GB ram

[@wsimpson53]

Excellent video. I have a T5810 running a Xeon E5-1603 v3 @2.80 Ghz with 128bg RAM. I am using it as a music server hosting sample libraries in Vienna Ensemble Pro. My CPU is maxing out and I am thinking of upgrading based on your video. I am considering the Xeon E5-2687W V4 SR2NA 12-Core 3.0GHz. That would be a good choice, don't you think? Also, I have a 425w power supply and it sounds like that needs to be upgraded as well.

[@GreenPCGamerscom]

That would be a nice upgrade. Yes, you should also upgrade the power supply, and also consider the noctua aftermarket heatsink install if you upgrade to the E5-2687W V4 Processor.

[@deathstalker176]

Great video and great walkthrough! just picked up a 5810 myself and i was seeing if the e5-1630 v3 @3.70ghz is good enough for gaming or should I upgrade to something different?

[@GreenPCGamerscom]

It should be a good starting point.

[@jonathanstewart549]

Hey I know this is old but I’m trying to upgrade and it posts but will not boot so I put old cpu back in and it boots but cannot update the bios

[@uplifting_sounds]

Great! Thank you!

[@mvanschilt]

Awesome content here. I also have a T5810 with the Xeon E5-1620 v3 @ 3.50GHz - I am looking to upgrade this. I received this tower for free from a neighboring sales rep as he used it for a demo and had no further need for it. Back then, I didn't realize that there were v3 and v4 CPUs for this board, and with that, I didn't realize that it could handle DDR4-2133 or 2400... and this is where my question begins. Long before I know any of this, I started upgrading the currently installed 2133 RAM up to 32GB. Now that I want to upgrade the CPU, am I stuck with using a v3 or can I upgrade to a v4? Is there any one recommended CPU given this instance. Side note, I plan on bumping the power supply up to the 850w as I have a installed a GTX 1660 Super Overclocked 6GB card a little while ago. This tower is getting on the older side now, but I want to keep her alive and well as long as I can. Thanks in advance.

[@Scottg1014]

Why not the 2695 we all know clock speed doesn't matter as much cause of it being a server right?

[@marlonsimas8541]

The E52699 V3 works on the Precision T5810

[@GreenPCGamerscom]

We haven't tried that CPU yet. We have tested the E5-2698 V3 and it works fine in the T5810.

[@T.Lspitz]

Is it possible to run a core i7 with a 2011-3 socket in these motherboards such as a i7-5960x or i7-6850k ect...?

[@GreenPCGamerscom]

We haven't tried it those cpu's. Let us know if you try it.

[@bentenxl]

whats the max cpu this MB can take? thanks!

[@GreenPCGamerscom]

These are our favorites: Up to 1 x 8C Xeon E5-2667 V4 3.2Ghz 25MB 9.6GTs Processor | 3.6Ghz Max Turbo Frequency (SR2P5) Up to 1 x 8C Xeon E5-1660 V4 3.20Ghz 20MB Processor | 3.8Ghz Max Turbo Frequency (SR2PK) Up to 1 x 12C Xeon E5-2687W V4 3.0Ghz 30MB 9.6GTs Processor | 3.5 Max Turbo Frequency (SR2NA)

[@HAACKZ478]

Will there existing heat sink work with the E5-2637 v3 and will the power supply base work I think it’s like 285 I plan to upgrade power but don’t have money currently and I want to get windows 11 while it’s free

[@user-o16qyb4sz1n]

Great video ! My T5810 is running on E5-1650 v3 , Quadro K2200, The system board is 0K240Y, Bios is on A34. 16+8GB DDR4 2133 memory, 1TB M.2 SSD . do you think CPU upgrade will speed it up ? A E5-2690 v4 (14-core) or E5-2683 v4 (16-core), which do you think would bring more speed ?

[@GreenPCGamerscom]

What are you using the system for?

[@IvanhoeGamer]

hello, i have the same cpu, can you tell me if i can replace my intel xeon E5-1603 v3 for intel xeon E5-2680 v3? or any i7 processor?

[@GreenPCGamerscom]

I7 cpu's won't work in the Precision T5810. The E5-2680 V3 will work in the Precision T5810 Workstation. Update your bios before upgrading your cpu.

[@IvanhoeGamer]

@@GreenPCGamerscom thanks

[@parisgazzola2938]

​@@GreenPCGamerscom Hi, why are the I7 cpu's not compatible?

[@Averagedellenjoyer]

I was wondering: seeing as the socket of the precision 2011-3 is, would a i7 5th gen work in this system? I know that xeons are cheaper and better, im just curious.

[@GreenPCGamerscom]

We've only tested the Xeon CPU's from our upgrade guides.

[@yacinebelatel8169]

Hello my friend please help me I want to buy a motherboard for the Dell Pricision T5810 But there are two numbers: DP / N 0K240Y and DP / N OHHV7N What is the difference between them? What is the best choice between DP / N 0K240Y and DP / N OHHV7N ??

[@davepicklyk3198]

Hi! Thanks for the tips! Just bought a 5810 so getting some upgrades. Right now it's got the Xeon E5-1620, I'm wanting to throw in an E5-2667. Will the existing heatsink be adequate or will I need to get a better one? Thanks!

[@GreenPCGamerscom]

Hey Dave, your existing heat sink is adequate. Remember to clean off the old heat paste and apply new heat paste. Also update bios with existing cpu.

[@davepicklyk3198]

@@GreenPCGamerscom Sweet thanks! Yep, will clean it off with rubbing alc and update the BIOS before anything!!

[@birbirikos1]

@@davepicklyk3198 Did you upgrade? I also have the 1620 and looking into a cpu upgrade. Thanks

[@davepicklyk3198]

I did upgrade to the E5-2667 v3 CPU. It's been working great for the last few years.

[@mrraghan73]

Thanks your video . Sir i am going to bulled my self small workstation ..i choosing Asus WS W480 motherboard ..i am more confusing ,How to choose Xeon CPU? please guide me .Thanks and God bless you...

[@GreenPCGamerscom]

We've never tested that motherboard. However, according to the MFG it supports Xeon W-1200 Series Processors.

[@mrraghan73]

@@GreenPCGamerscom Thank you Sir.

[@KadmayUA]

nice! thanks

[@TheAllForNoah]

Currently i have a xeon e5 1620 v3, i want to upgrade it to a xeon e5 2650 v3. Would i need a new cooler for this cpu and is it compatible with the dell precision t8510?

[@GreenPCGamerscom]

That cpu will work. Our favorite CPU’s are listed on the upgrade guide: www.greenpcgamers.com/dell/dell-precision-models/precision-ddr4-based-workstations/precision-t5810-gaming-computer/

[@Ricardo95Santos]

Hi guys, great content! Just subscribed. Unfortunately from the UK I do not have access your website. I have a T5810 with the BIOS updated, does this machine support Xeon E5 1600 V4 family CPU? Since the both Xeon E5 1600 V3 and V4 use the same LGA2011-3 socket ? Thanks

[@subscribinkitmane1119]

It does

[@confusingfate]

Question, what if the system doesn't has a OS at all from the beginning? Could you just switch out the cpu in that case then or what

[@GreenPCGamerscom]

Yes, you can. However, you’d have to do the bios update with a dos usb.

[@confusingfate]

@@GreenPCGamerscom In other words...I'd have to download this stuff and update the new cpu?

[@kohai2918]

Can I install a i7 or a ryzen 5 ?

[@GreenPCGamerscom]

No

[@itsmeleo9179]

Does the ryzen 5 3600 work with this workstation?

[@GreenPCGamerscom]

No

[@DON28ist]

I recently install E5 1650 v4 because it is the only CPU I came across this which actually clock up to 4.0ghz. I want your expert feedback if it is smart choice?

[@GreenPCGamerscom]

That is a really solid choice based off clock speed. You'll also be able to take advantage of 19200 Memory modules running at 2400Mhz.

[@DON28ist]

@@GreenPCGamerscom Thanks!

[@javiermoreno4079]

Does it support v4 xeon procesors? Is there a list of supported v4? I can‘t access your website from Europe :(

[@jojinkang2779]

Hi, I just bought a Dell Precision Tower 5810 and am trying to install windows 10 pro. I completely wiped the duel SSD and updated the bios but it keeps coming up with 'Invalid partition table' on bootup? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[@GreenPCGamerscom]

It appears that one you drives may be defective. Can you verify by running diagnostics on the driver?

[@jojinkang2779]

​@@GreenPCGamerscom I tried with a brand new ssd and it wont even recognise it. I got the windows installed and had it up to choosing regions.. then the system reboots into Microsoft Windows Startup menu which prompts me to choose between 1 and 2.. then in 3 like seconds tells me there's an error on my CONFIG.SYS file on line 6? C:\Efiflash AX370G.24c Bad command or file name Always ends up to this page after almost successfully installing windows 10. Thanks

[@jojinkang2779]

H, I booted into bios by hitting the F12 and changed the settings to boot as UEFI. Rebooted and now it works! thanks for your help!

[@GreenPCGamerscom]

That's great news. Thanks for commenting!

[@nickg164]

Weird question, would this T5810 MB fit in a T5600 case?

[@yomomtoturial5684]

I dont think so

[@usmanasif3153]

can the precision t5810 support dual processors?

[@GreenPCGamerscom]

No

[@usmanasif3153]

@@GreenPCGamerscom okay and can you help me out a bit? I can't decide a GPU for my hp z620, what i really want is that the gpu would be a 4 gb, with decent cuda cores that would also be compatible with the system?

[@wcghavii7625]

@@GreenPCGamerscom can u use a xeon x5680?

[@HassaanALal]

@@wcghavii7625 no z620 has dual xeon v2 CPUs

[@colonelcalcium6219]

Would this pc support an Intel Pentium CPU?

[@GreenPCGamerscom]

Recommended Processors: V3 Procs: Up to 1 x QC Xeon E5-1620 V3 3.5Ghz 10MB Processor | 3.6Ghz Max Turbo Frequency (SR20P) Up to 1 x QC Xeon E5-2637 V3 3.5Ghz 15MB 9.6GTs Processor | 3.7Ghz Max Turbo Frequency (SR202) Up to 1 x 6C Xeon E5-1650 V3 3.5Ghz 15MB Processor | 3.8Ghz Max Turbo Frequency (SR20J) Up to 1 x 6C Xeon E5-2643 V3 3.4Ghz 20MB 9.6GTs Processor | 3.7Ghz Max Turbo Frequency (SR204) Up to 1 x 8C Xeon E5-2667 V3 3.2Ghz 20MB 9.6GTs Processor | 3.6Ghz Max Turbo Frequency (SR203) Up to 1 x 10C Xeon E5-2687W V3 3.1Ghz 25MB 9.6GTs Processor | 3.5 Max Turbo Frequency (SR1Y6) V4 Procs: Up to 1 x QC Xeon E5-2637 V4 3.5Ghz 15MB 9.6GTs Processor | 3.7Ghz Max Turbo Frequency (SR2P3) Up to 1 x 6C Xeon E5-2643 V4 3.40Ghz 20MB 9.6GTs Processor | 3.7Ghz Max Turbo Frequency (SR2P4) Up to 1 x 8C Xeon E5-2667 V4 3.2Ghz 25MB 9.6GTs Processor | 3.6Ghz Max Turbo Frequency (SR2P5) Up to 1 x 8C Xeon E5-1660 V4 3.20Ghz 20MB Processor | 3.8Ghz Max Turbo Frequency (SR2PK) Up to 1 x 12C Xeon E5-2687W V4 3.0Ghz 30MB 9.6GTs Processor | 3.5 Max Turbo Frequency (SR2NA)

[@itsmeleo9179]

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[@GreenPCGamerscom]

Yes, they are one of our preferred vendors.

[@marlenestockton2269]

The sound is so very low...

[@GreenPCGamerscom]

Sorry

[@daxcastro]

This processor looks like it is a $1989.00 processor? Yes? - www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/intel-xeon-e5-2637-v2-350ghz-15m-cache-80gt-s-qpi-turbo-ht-4c-130w-max-mem-1866mhz-customer-kit/apd/338-bdix/processors

[@GreenPCGamerscom]

Dax Castro that’s a V2 processor which is not supported by the T5810. The T5810 supports v3 or v4 processors. Regardless, don’t buy from Dell, they are over priced. Check the 3rd party market. Use our T5810 blog page for recommendations.

[@daxcastro]

@@GreenPCGamerscom Thanks!