[Machiavelli]

Hello all,

I'm want to upgrade my PC.

Information to my system:

SiSoftware Sandra

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Hostname : Gary-PC

System
Model : HP (Compaq) VS320AA-ABD CQ5212DE 103C_53316J
Mainboard : Pegatron Narra6
Serialnumber : X3123*****
System BIOS : AMI (OEM) 5.15 11/06/2009
total memory : 8GB DIMM DDR3

Processor
Processor : AMD Athlon(tm) II X3 425 Processor (3C 2.71GHz, 1.61GHz IMC, 3x 512kB L2)
Socket/Slot : AM2r2/AM3

Chipset
memorycontroller : HP MCP61 Memory Controller 2x 1GHz (2GHz)
memorycontroller : AMD F10 Athlon 64/Opteron/Sempron HT Hub 2x 1GHz (2GHz), 2x 4GB DIMM DDR3 1.34GHz 128-bit

memory module
memory module : Kingston 9905471-014A00LF 4GB DIMM DDR3 PC3-10700U DDR3-1334 (9-9-9-25 4-34-10-5)
memory module : Kingston 9905471-014A00LF 4GB DIMM DDR3 PC3-10700U DDR3-1334 (9-9-9-25 4-34-10-5)

Graphicsystem
Monitor : Hewlett Packard HP 2309
      (1920x1080, 23.1")
Graphiccard : AMD Radeon HD 6800 Series (14CU 1120SP SM5.0 945MHz/900MHz 5% OC, 1GB DDR5 4.74GHz/4.2GHz 12% OC 256-bit, PCIe 2.00 x16)

Graphicprocessor
OpenCL GP-Processor : AMD Radeon HD 6800 Series (1120SP 14C 945MHz/900MHz 5% OC, 1GB DDR5 4.74GHz/4.2GHz 12% OC 256-bit)
Computer Shader Processor : AMD Radeon HD 6800 Series (1120SP 14C 945MHz/900MHz 5% OC, 1GB DDR5 4.74GHz/4.2GHz 12% OC 256-bit)

physical storage devices
SAMSUNG HD502IJ (500.1GB, SATA300, 3.5", 7200rpm, 16MB Cache) : 466GB (C:)
Multi Flash Reader (USB2) : k.A. (F:)
hp CDDVDW TS-H653R (8.2GB, ATA, DVD+-RW, CD-RW, 2MB Cache) : 8GB (E:)

Logical Storage Devices
System-reserved : 100MB (NTFS)
Harddrive (C:) : 293GB (NTFS) @ SAMSUNG HD502IJ (500.1GB, SATA300, 3.5", 7200rpm, 16MB Cache

Operating System
Windowssystem : Microsoft Windows 7 Home 6.01.7601 (Service Pack 1)
compatible with Platform : x64

I want to buy this CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition
Is it running? I'm not the best in things like Hardware

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Hello Machiavelli

The standard Deneb CPU is ok with your MB as it only requires 95W, the black edition however requires 125W which your MB cannot handle as the maximum TDP is 95W, HP could be a bit more informative with upgrade information but for what it is worth;
Your MB http://h10025.www1.h...=c01925534#N117
Example stock Deneb http://www.newegg.co...N82E16819103824
Black edition http://www.newegg.co...VirtualParent=1

Compatible 95W CPU specs to check out http://www.cpu-world... (HDZ965FBGMBOX).html

[phillpower2]

Hello Machiavelli

The standard Deneb CPU is ok with your MB as it only requires 95W, the black edition however requires 125W which your MB cannot handle as the maximum TDP is 95W, HP could be a bit more informative with upgrade information but for what it is worth;
Your MB http://h10025.www1.h...=c01925534#N117
Example stock Deneb http://www.newegg.co...N82E16819103824
Black edition http://www.newegg.co...VirtualParent=1

Compatible 95W CPU specs to check out http://www.cpu-world... (HDZ965FBGMBOX).html

[Machiavelli]

Do you know another good CPU? It would be nice if a CPU more than 3 GHZ would exist. Thanks!

Bye,
Machiavelli (a.k.a Gary12345)

[Machiavelli]

Is this amd phenom II X4 850 a good CPU? And is it compatible with my PC?

[phillpower2]

Hi Machiavelli ( I was aware of the name change )

Sorry for the delay but I have been snowed under with work the past couple of days.

I will be back online after work at about 1800hrs UK time and will take a look at your options then.

NB: As the MB is an OEM you may need to upgrade the BIOS if you are indeed able to get a CPU above 3Ghz.

[Machiavelli]

OK of course no problem. If I need a BIOS update, is there anywhere a good tutorial for that?

[phillpower2]

BIOS updates can go wrong so a little sacrifice is often worthwhile http://www.amazon.co...ii x4 95w deneb

[Machiavelli]

So,

I don't want to make any BIO's update. You know I don't know so much about hardware. Which CPU would be comaptible with the MB with no BIOS Update?

Which processors are good for that? For PHENOM II x4 945 I have to make a BIOS Update, or not?

[phillpower2]

As per your MB specs http://h10025.www1.h...=c01925534#N117 Processor upgrade information tab, if in any doubt email HP support http://h10025.www1.h...ome?cc=uk&lc=en

[Machiavelli]

Thanks! I think I will buy PHENOM II x4 945

[phillpower2]

Good choice

Hard to come by nowadays + when you can get one they tend to be expensive http://www.cpu-world... II X4 850.html and http://www.ebay.co.u...=item485770f4d8

NB: Check out the other 95W Phenom options at the link if you have not already purchased.

[Machiavelli]

I've already bought the PHENOM II X4 945.

Thanks!

[phillpower2]

[Machiavelli]

The new CPU works PERFECT! Thanks!

[phillpower2]

Thanks for the follow up, I am pleased to hear that the upgrade went well and that you are happy with the performance