change MB in HP Pavilion

[waitman]

I would like to change the motherboard in an Hp pavilion 6630. I want something that will handle a faster processor and will fit in the case. How can I find out what will fit/work in it? I've done a lot of searching and haven't really found much useful information.

Thanks for replies.

 

[fxsts]

If the board has 3 - 4 AGP/PCI/ISA slots, it's probably MicroATX. If it has 6+ slots, it's standard ATX.

There will also be a chance that it has proprietary design. Check the back of the computer and see if it has ATX I/O configuration.

Another thing which you need to take it into consideration is the power supply. The power supply in the case may not give enough juice to run the newer processors like P4 and Athlon. Especially, most P4 motherboards require 4 pin 12V connection, which your power supply most definately does not have.


This guy is asking for a similar question, and you can find some useful information in some of my responses although your system is a lot older than his.

 

[Vette73]

Is it AMD or a Intel CPU.

If intel it probable can not be upgraded, if AMD it probable can.

Most HP/Compaq Intel computers use custom boards that can't be upgraded, while just about all AMD computers have a standard mATX/ATX power supply and layout.

 

[ScrapSilicon]

Originally posted by: Marlin1975
Is it AMD or a Intel CPU.

If intel it probable can not be upgraded, if AMD it probable can.

Most HP/Compaq Intel computers use custom boards that can't be upgraded, while just about all AMD computers have a standard mATX/ATX power supply and layout.

worse...

500MHz Intel Celeron Processor
10.2 GB hard drive
56k v90 modem
40x CD-ROM drive
Intel Direct AGP Graphics
4 bays and 3 slots
64 MB SDRAM

is an HP 6630time for a new fresh buildup