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Are you wondering:
Which E5-26xx V3 / V4 CPU you should get for your HP Z840 Workstation?
Which Thermal Paste Application Method is the Best?
What Thermal Paste Application Tool is Best?
What is involved in Replacing your CPUs?
What could go wrong while replacing your CPUs?

Ultimate CPU GUIDE FOR HP Z840 Workstation:

VIDEO INDEX:
0:00 Introduction - HP Z840 Workstation Parts Overview.
1:14 PART 1: CPU Upgrade - XEON E5-2697 V3 Specs and Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Paste Overview
1:41 Cooler removal
2:37 Thermal Paste Inspection - ~2.5Years of service - Arctic Silver 5 Removal
3:37 Thermal Paste Removal Tips - Isopropanol Spray (Isopropyl alcohol) + Anti-static Cloth
4:37 CPU Removal (XEON E5-2660 V3)
5:15 Common Thermal Paste issue - Run-Out
6:03 Motherboard CPU Pin Bent Pins? Hopefully not!
6:17 CPU Cleaning PART I - Check for damage - including broken transistors!
7:07 CPU Installation - Z840's 2x 3x Golden Triangles - Avoid Spaghetti Pins!
7:31 XEON E5-2697 V3 Specifications
8:30 CPU Cleaning PART II - Remove those finger print oils!
9:00 CPU Mounting- Golden Triangles Pointed out!
10:05 PART 2: Thermal Paste Applicator - RACERRRZ's McLaren F1 Spreader (1 of 1)
10:22 Thermal Paste Application - Ultimate 3x Part Method!
13:28 Thermal Paste Application Issues - Debree, Paste volume.
16:04 CPU Cooler Installation - Criss-Cross Pattern!
18:30 Thermal Paste Application Secret - Avoid air-pockets! :)
18:34 CPU Cooler Installation - Common Issue - 3/4 screws!
21:47 PART 3: CPU Buying Advice - TOP XEON E5-26xx V3 CPU Specs and Pricing (PAUSE HERE: 22:22)
22:24 CPU Buying Advice - TOP XEON E5-26xx V4 CPU Specs and Pricing (PAUSE HERE: 22:59)
23:02 PART 4: The Unreasonable Thermal STRESS TEST! PASS OR FAIL??
24:24 OUTCOME???? Thermodynamics? (CPU Coolers Inadequate?)
25:02 Future Content - RTX3080 12GB fitment into HP Z840

TOP XEON E5-26xx V3 Recommendations:
Buying Advice (USD EBAY PRICES, 14/04/2022)
Top V3 Processors :
~ $60-80 Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2643 v3 (6Core, 3.4GHz Base, 3.7GHz Boost, 20MB L1 Cache)
~ $80-100 Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2658 v3 (12Core, 2.2GHz Base, 2.9GHz Boost, 30MB L1 Cache)
~ $80-100 Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2683 v3 (14Core, 2.0GHz Base, 3.0GHz Boost, 35MB L1 Cache)
~ $110-140 Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2687W v3 (12Core, 3.1GHz Base, 3.5GHz Boost, 25MB L1 Cache)
~ $120-180 Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2697 v3 (14Core,2.6GHz Base, 3.6GHz Boost, 35MB L1 Cache)
~ $160-200 Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2699 v3 (18Core,2.3GHz Base, 3.6GHz Boost, 45MB L1 Cache)

MATCH CPU USE WITH NEEDS.
E.G.
VIDEO EDITING = MORE CORES,
GAMING = HIGH BASE/BOOST CLOCK SPEED.
ENGINEERING SOFTWARE = MORE CORES,
CAD WORK = HIGH BASE (SINGLE CORE USUALLY)

IF DOING ALL OF THESE, HIGHEST CORE WITH HIGHEST BASE CLOCK SPEED.
RACERRRZ's CHOICE : Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2697 v3 THEY CODED THIS VIDEO!

TOP XEON E5-26xx V4 Recommendations:
Buying Advice (USD EBAY PRICES, 14/04/2022) WATCH OUT FOR SCAMS - PHOTOS SHOULD HAVE THE MODEL # V4!

Top V4 Processors :
~ $210-250 Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2643 v4 (6Core, 3.4GHz Base, 3.7GHz Boost, 20MB Smart Cache)
~ $210-250 Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2667 v4 (8Core, 3.2GHz Base, 3.6GHz Boost, 25MB Smart Cache)
~ $140-180 Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2683 v4 (16Core, 2.1GHz Base, 3.0GHz Boost, 40MB Smart Cache)
~ $350-450 Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2687W v4 (12Core, 3.0GHz Base, 3.5GHz Boost, 30MB Smart Cache)
~ $400-500 Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2690 v4 (14Core, 2.6GHz Base, 3.5GHz Boost, 35MB Smart Cache)
~ $300-400 Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2697A v4 (16Core, 2.6GHz Base, 3.6GHz Boost, 40MB Smart Cache)
~ $470-600 Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2699 v4 (22Core, 2.2GHz Base, 3.6GHz Boost, 55MB Smart Cache)

There are other models - Search for : "Intel Xeon Processor e5 family"

MATCH CPU USE WITH NEEDS.
E.G.
VIDEO EDITING = MORE CORES,
GAMING = HIGH BASE/BOOST CLOCK SPEED.
ENGINEERING SOFTWARE = MORE CORES,
CAD WORK = HIGH BASE (SINGLE CORE USUALLY)

RACERRRZ's CHOICE :
Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2697A v4 OR
Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2683 v4 (affordable!)

Honourable Mention - BANG FOR BUCK :
~ $100 Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2680 v4 (14Core, 2.4GHz Base, 3.3GHz Boost, 35MB L1 Cache)

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