65W/ 77W Problem

[PKUMA45]

Hi I have DH61AG Mother Board. Specification says Processors upto 65W TDP are Ok.

I didt notice it. I bought 77W i5-3450 Processor. But its running Ok. I am unsure whether to change it or not? Please give suggestion.

[Silvia_L_Intel1 · Accepted solution]

Hello PRATAP, thanks for joining the Processor community.

I would like to inform you that the I5-3450 is not found on the compatible list of the DH61AG motherboard. http://processormatch.intel.com/Processors/CompatibleProcessors?componentName=DH61AG Compatible Processors

It is important to tell you that if you are using the Standard Low Profile Intel Boxed Thermal Solution for Thin Mini-ITX HTS 1155LP, and the processor reaches the maximum TDP, you may experience some overheating issues.

Please check this link for additional information on this heat sink. Check point # 3 on the System Requirements. http://cache-www.intel.com/cd/00/00/49/20/492064_492064.pdf http://cache-www.intel.com/cd/00/00/49/20/492064_492064.pdf

If you want to continue using this processor, I would recommend you using another heat sink, a Noctua for example.

[PKUMA45]

Thanks Sylvia.

I have gone through the link reg. Intel Thermal Solution HTS1155 LP. But i am using a chassis called Mini-Box.

It cant accommodate. On the other hand Noctua is very heavy.

I have got i3-3220 processor with ASUS mother board (can take upto 77W) in another system. So i will change both these.

ASUS H61-M-CS with i5-3450 and DH61AG with i3-3220.

I am very much confused why many models are there in one kind of processor?

I have Gigabyte Mother Board GA-H97N-wifi with i7-4770.

Can you explain please which one should i select low TDP or high TDP and what are the factors?

[Silvia_L_Intel1]

According to GIGABYTE, this is the list of supported processors http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=4992 http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=4992

This board is totally different Pratap, since it supports all i7-4770 versions. Therefore a processor with low or high TDP will work just fine.

Regards,