If I buy a Z590 with 2.26 ghz processor, can I upgrade it?

Are the components that come in a 2.26 ghz motherboard compatible with a 2.53 or 2.66 or higher ghz processor? I plan on ordering a Z590 as I fear the 690 will end up starting at a higher base price (ie like in Canada), and then upgrading it with a faster processor, more ram, etc. I just want to make sure I can do all of those things without issue. Thanks for any help anyone can provide.

 

Yes, you would be able to upgrade your processor. However, the process of doing so is of course more difficult than upgrading your ram for instance and I believe it voids the warranty?

 

Yes, the CPU can be upgraded & doing so will "void" the warranty.

 

if you're upgrading ... go all out and get the X9100, that's going to be my first upgrade

 

The CPU isnt soldered on the Z series on the motherboard? That is nice if its a ZIF socket.

 

Nope, there's a one screw release once you take it apart

 

how good is the x9100 ? can the Z handle its heat output?

 

The non-Japanese Z's have a 25W heat assembly, and can handle up to a P9600. The Japanese ones have a 35W one, and can handle up to a T9800.
The X9100 is rated at 45W, and would likely overheat -- especially in a European/US model, where you'll get almost twice as much heat as it's designed to handle.

In other words, don't try it unless you have mad skillz in creating heat pipes and can find a fan that can push twice as many CFM.

 

That's a good point... but I'm think that if you add a X9100 with some top grade thermal paste it should be a bit warmer... but won't be a big problem... the main reason being that both the P9500 and X9100 step down to the same speed .. the difference is only when at full load... if I'm wrong... and I plan on doing this in a few weeks...worst case I'll get a notebook cooler when using full load, and when I'm mobile, just let windows cap the multiplier...

 

And remember to undervolt the laptop, if possible. That should help a bit.