Upgrading the CPU on this motherboard is a cost-effective way to breathe new life into an aging desktop system. However, due to its OEM nature, there are strict compatibility limits, power constraints, and BIOS requirements you must understand before buying a replacement processor. Core Motherboard Specifications At a Glance Specification Intel H81 Express (Lynx Point) Socket Type LGA 1150 / Socket H3 CPU Architecture 4th Gen Intel Haswell / Haswell Refresh (22nm) Memory Support
is an OEM Micro-ATX motherboard, primarily manufactured by MSI for Acer desktop systems like the Aspire TC-605, XC-605, and Predator G3-605 . It features the or B85 chipset and uses the LGA 1150 (Socket H3) socket, supporting 4th Generation Intel Core "Haswell" processors. Supported CPUs
As users of older hardware look for upgrades, one question appears again and again: "Will it support Broadwell?" ms-7869 ver 1.0 cpu support
is a highly popular OEM board manufactured by MSI specifically for Acer pre-built desktop systems, including the popular Acer Aspire TC-605 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. ATC-605-UB11 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
The CPU is located under a large heatsink and fan assembly (the CPU cooler). On the MS-7869 VER 1.0, this is typically a standard Intel box cooler or a similar OEM unit. The CPU socket is near the top-center of the motherboard, close to the rear I/O ports. Upgrading the CPU on this motherboard is a
(4.0 GHz Base, 4.4 GHz Turbo, 88W TDP - Note: Motherboard cannot overclock) Intel Core i7-4790 (3.6 GHz Base, 4.0 GHz Turbo, 84W TDP)
Do not buy "K-series" overclocking CPUs (like the It features the or B85 chipset and uses
Featuring 4 cores and 4 threads, these CPUs offer solid day-to-day performance and handle everyday computing tasks with ease. (3.50 GHz, 84W TDP) Intel Core i5-4590 (3.30 GHz, 84W TDP)
The best source is the Acer support website for your specific PC model (e.g., Aspire TC-605). Using automated driver update tools from third-party websites is not recommended, as they can provide outdated or incorrect drivers.