Before upgrading your CPU on an MS-7869 Ver 10, verify your current BIOS version. If lower than 10.0, update the BIOS first. Do not install any processor exceeding 84W TDP unless you have verified VRM cooling and power delivery modifications.
The MS-7869 Ver 1.0 motherboard (commonly found in Acer Aspire TC-605, TC-705, and SX2885 desktops) is verified to support 4th Generation Intel Core (Haswell) processors using the LGA 1150 (Socket H3). It is built on the Intel H81 chipset. Verified Supported CPUs ms7869 ver 10 cpu support verified
Based on original system configurations and user testing, the following processors are verified to work: Intel Core i7: Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Intel Core i5: Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Intel Core i3: Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Before upgrading your CPU on an MS-7869 Ver
Intel Pentium/Celeron: Standard 4th Gen G-series LGA 1150 processors MS-7869 ver 1.0 motherboard overclock Aspire xc-605 The MS-7869 Ver 1
Look near the CPU socket. Count the small black rectangular chips (MOSFETs). The MS7869 Ver 1.0 has three chokes for Vcore. That confirms a 3-phase design. Do not exceed 77W TDP.
If a new CPU fails:
A: No. The V2 series requires PCIe 3.0 and a microcode update that the MS7869 Ver 1.0’s OEM BIOS lacks. The system will beep three times and power cycle.