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If I buy a Dell SFF computer, would I be able to take the cpu out of it and build up a pc around that?

I read some cpu's are soldered in.

 

How much is a used i7-4770 worth? please note the currency you are using so I can convert.

 

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Yeah, some CPU's are soldered into the motherboard (sometimes referred to as on-board CPU's) and you should just Google around a bit on the specific Dell PC to find out if you can take the CPU out.

I would say the i7 4770 is worth around 90-120 USD.

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Very rarely it would be soldered but make sure to check before you buy the SFF. Don't use the case or MOBO or PSU because most the time it's all proprietary 

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Where would it say that the CPU is removable and not soldered?

The specification sheet wouldnt say it.

 

@TAHIRMIA  - Oh I know that all too well.

 

The SFF's are fucking small.

 

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2 minutes ago, Jack the Stripper said:

Where would it say that the CPU is removable and not soldered?

The specification sheet wouldnt say it.

 

@TAHIRMIA  - Oh I know that all too well.

 

What system. Model number 

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1 minute ago, Jack the Stripper said:

Where would it say that the CPU is removable and not soldered?

The specification sheet wouldnt say it.

 

@TAHIRMIA  - Oh I know that all too well.

 

 

If you look at the CPU. They can't really solder on a standard CPU like a 4770 or 4790k AFAIK. If it is soldered it would probably be like '4770hq'  or something like that

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All Dell Optiplex systems use regular desktop cpu's that are user-replaceable

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