upgrading CPU

[Dking25]

can I upgrade the CPU on this motherboard http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c02560084

 to anything higher and faster for gaming. I don't understand the site I think there was a typo when listing the TDP that's why I am so lost Also if I buy GTX 760 will a 550w PSU be good or will I have to get a higher one

 

[whatthe_fuzz]

i mean ya i guess if its in good condition but just spend $80 more and get a basic board and a basic chip. like the 6300

[Dking25]

i mean ya i guess if its in good condition but just spend $80 more and get a basic board and a basic chip. like the 6300

i really don't want to get a new mb but i was told that the TDP wont work

[TheSLSAMG]

No. According to the site, only AM3 socket works. The board doesn't have the correct chipset. And trust me, the TDP isn't a typo. Technically speaking an AM3+ processor would fit, but it's all down to whether an AM3+ processor is supported by the BIOS.

 

Go with these:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135349

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113286

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130938

[WoodenMarker]

What's your current cpu?

I'm guessing a 965BE would be a good upgrade: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-hdz965fbgmbox

[whatthe_fuzz]

i really don't want to get a new mb but i was told that the TDP wont work

 

you dont want to risk running a power hungry chip on a cheap mobo. just but a new motherboard.

[Dking25]

No. According to the site, only AM3 socket works. The board doesn't have the correct chipset. And trust me, the TDP isn't a typo. Technically speaking an AM3+ processor would fit, but it's all down to whether an AM3+ processor is supported by the BIOS.

 

Go with these:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135349

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113286

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130938

could this one work in the mb i have

[Dking25]

What's your current cpu?

I'm guessing a 965BE would be a good upgrade: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-hdz965fbgmbox

current one is AMD Phenom II X4 960T

[Dking25]

could this one work in the mb i have

sorry i forgot the link http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103894

[TheSLSAMG]

could this one work in the mb i have

Nope. TDP is too high.

[TheSLSAMG]

sorry i forgot the link http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103894

Nope, TDP is way too high.

[WoodenMarker]

current one is AMD Phenom II X4 960T

What's your gpu? Your current cpu shouldn't have too much problem with games.

[Dking25]

What's your gpu? Your current cpu shouldn't have too much problem with games.

right know a gt640 planning to get gtx 760

[Dking25]

Nope, TDP is way too high.

i was look at my CPU on CPU-Z and it show max TDP is 107w

[Stephie_Girl]

can I upgrade the CPU on this motherboard http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c02560084

 to anything higher and faster for gaming. I don't understand the site I think there was a typo when listing the TDP that's why I am so lost Also if I buy GTX 760 will a 550w PSU be good or will I have to get a higher one

Here you go hun: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1rCn6

If this is within your budget, I'd def think about this.  However, you def have to overclock the CPU and GPU but you will get a ton of performance.  I use that exact same CPU and a not as strong graphics card and honestly, I play every game at max with AA and AF turned down all the way.  But i only play at 1080p

<3

Steph

[TheSLSAMG]

i was look at my CPU on CPU-Z and it show max TDP is 107w

You could always buy and try. If it doesn't work, get a better board.

[Dking25]

You could always buy and try. If it doesn't work, get a better board.

ok but if i do what the worst that can happen???

[Leonard]

Yes you can but be sure to enhance your cooling solution for the system.

[Dking25]

Here you go hun: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1rCn6

If this is within your budget, I'd def think about this.  However, you def have to overclock the CPU and GPU but you will get a ton of performance.  I use that exact same CPU and a not as strong graphics card and honestly, I play every game at max with AA and AF turned down all the way.  But i only play at 1080p

<3

Steph

thank a lot and not to big in price ill think about it

[WoodenMarker]

right know a gt640 planning to get gtx 760

Yeah, it's your gpu that's the problem. Your current cpu/mobo is fine. 

Upgrade your gpu and get an ssd if you don't have one already. 

Also, consider the 7950 instead. It performs better, has more vram, and should be cheaper.

[Dking25]

Yes you can but be sure to enhance your cooling solution for the system.

will keep that in mind

[TheSLSAMG]

ok but if i do what the worst that can happen???

EDIT: Disregard this, it will probably fry to a burning crisp.

Edited August 13, 2013 by TheSLSAMG

[Dking25]

Yeah, it's your gpu that's the problem. Your current cpu/mobo is fine. 

Upgrade your gpu and get an ssd if you don't have one already. 

Also, consider the 7950 instead. It performs better, has more vram, and should be cheaper.

ok ill check out the card thx

[Dking25]

I believe the worst that can happen is the board just sending out error codes. Don't take my word on it, but that's what I think will happen.

but is it possible that it might burn out the mb and kill it

[Stephie_Girl]

ok ill check out the card thx

Hey hun, the thing that I linked included the HD 7950 so keep that in mind.  However I want to point 1 thing out if you don't mind.

 

Most benchmarks I've seen shows the GTX 760 such as the Direct CU II does a bit better than the HD 7950 at stock speeds with GPU Boost 2.0.  You have to overclock both cards to have the HD 7950 winning, at 1080p.  But it is cheaper and def has a lil more Vram which helps with things like AA and higher resolutions .