Intel CPUs do not have any pins only landing surfaces. The pins are located in the socket. If you have a CPU with pins then it is not an Intel CPU. This picture is of a typical Intel CPU. [IMAGE] As far as a CPU upgrade is concerned, this forum thread will help. In short an i7-4790 would be the best CPU that you can upgrade to. EDIT: And [NAME] types faster than this old tech.
Hello there, I just triet to remove mi i5 4590 from a Dell optiplex 7020sff i was given for free in order to sell it and buy a used i7 i can find locally. Have already upgraded to 1tb ssd and some memory will be soon here for 16gb. After taking some time for someone to ask for the cpu I found an interest and today i tried to take the cpu out. To my surprise the i5 I got had no pins at all. All inside the socket and the i5 was bald. Wonder why this happens? Is it pre soldered? Can I take the pins out and install an i7? I have nowhere in forums before read of a similar problem, all seem to switch cpu easily.  Thanx in advance
Dell Optiplex 7020sff cpu upgrade, SOLDERED??