New CPU

[jjbpenguin]

I bought an HP desktop awhile back and upgraded the power supply and video card, and I am looking at getting a new CPU before long to keep up with new games. I was wondering if any desktop phenom processors would be compatable or if my motherboard has limits on a new CUP.

Specs should be in my Sig. If you have any questions, please ask.

Thanks

 

[Jamin43]

Found this link at HP website

* Socket: AM2
* Supports the following processors:
o Athlon 64 X2 with Dual Core technology up to 5600+ (up to 89 watt)
o Athlon 64 less than 4000+
o Sempron less than 4000+

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00906129&lc=en&cc=de&dlc=&product=3397528

 

[jjbpenguin]

that doesn't specify phenom limits which i know it supports some, because it came with the 8400 2.1ghz phenom.

Thanks for the info though

 

[Jamin43]

Here's the non-HP/Compaq version of that MOBO

Brand ASUS
Model M2N68-AM SE2
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Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type AM2+/AM2

CPU Type Phenom FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2
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Chipsets
North Bridge NV Geforce 7025 / nForce 630a chipset
Memory
Number of Memory Slots 2×240pin
Memory Standard DDR2 1066
Maximum Memory Supported 4GB
Storage Devices
SATA 3Gb/s 2
SATA RAID 0/1/JBOD
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset Realtek ALC662
Audio Channels 6 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset RTL8201CP
Max LAN Speed 10/100Mbps


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131370&Tpk=Asus Motherboard M2N68

 

[daisymtc]

http://www.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=2UWzsrOiRbMPGYpw

 

[StrangleHold]

Here's the non-HP/Compaq version of that MOBO

http://www.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=2UWzsrOiRbMPGYpw

Those are not the same board he has, wrong board and different chipset.

This is his board. Pretty lowend board.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00906129&lc=en&cc=de&dlc=&product=3397528