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June 16th, 2020 14:00

Can I use any E6520 motherboard as a replacement?

I have an E6520 with a 0GXMFX motherboard that died a horrible gravy spill death. Are other part numbers compatible as a replacement or must I get the 0GXFMX exactly?

  • ejn63

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    Posted June 16th, 2020 14:00

    Any E6520 board having the optional nVidia GPU will work - though if you buy one having only Intel graphics, you'll likely need a new heatsink (they're usually not interchangeable between the two GPUs).

     

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    Posted June 16th, 2020 14:00

    Is there a list of which part numbers have the nVidia GPU that you know of?

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    Posted June 16th, 2020 23:00

    Is there any possibilty that i can use a latest mother board along with the old parts?

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    Posted June 17th, 2020 03:00

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    Posted June 17th, 2020 13:00

    @Clanc546yLook at the reply above with the link. That will tell you what motherboards will work in your system. Boards listed there SHOULD also use the same externals (the "old parts").

     

    You may want to start your own post with more details. People may not notice your question here.

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    Posted June 17th, 2020 13:00

    @U2CAMEB4METhank you. I found an acceptable 0GXMFX shortly after posting this but that is an excellent resource.

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    Posted June 17th, 2020 13:00

    Your very welcome @Phorce1 

    Regards,

    U2

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    Posted June 17th, 2020 14:00

    Welcome to the Dell Community @Clanc546y 

    Yes you can.

    As stated above the only part in question would be the heatsink.

    Best regards,

    U2