Need help upgrading my HP computer

[Kirby1236]

I have this somewhat outdated HP computer that I want to update.

This is the Computer:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsuppor...2498967&prodTypeId=12454&prodSeriesId=4269976

I'm upgrading it with:
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819113007
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150573
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139020

Is it compatible?

This is a cheap upgrade until I get enough money for a gaming laptop

 

[BofRA]

The link to your HP computer doesnt work

 

[Kirby1236]

I just fixed it.

 

[nsafreak]

Yep that should all work just fine. Not sure if the CPU/heatsink that is on it currently will handle the upgraded processor or not as OEMs like HP tend to go with ones that'll work with the CPU they're on and not much more. So you might want to get a slightly upgraded heatsink.

 

[krnmastersgt]

Well the PSU is overkill for the build but they should be compatible. Going by the specs listed for the board everything seems to be fine, but I can't guarantee anything considering that's an off-model board developed by Foxconn for HP.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

HP is the KING of proprietary everything rivaling Apple. The parts look compatible but, I've never had any upgrades go smoothly on an HP box.

 

[crazymonkeyzero]

Everything seems compatible. However, for the cpu why don't you go with the 965 black edition instead of the 955. They are currently the same price after neweg_g promo code, for $99. Should be able to overclock it to get further performance. Also PSU is a bit overkill. May want to consider this 500W one, also corsair.
www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?...82E16819103727 (cpu)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027 (psu)

 

[Ken g6]

The only part that worries me is whether the mobo can power a quad core, up from a dual core.

Aside from that, both the PSU and GPU look a little overpriced to me. If you want to make this a really cheap upgrade, consider:

Corsair CX430 V2 PSU, $20 AR AP
MSI 7770 GHz Ed, $117 with shipping.

 

[mfenn]

The only part that worries me is whether the mobo can power a quad core, up from a dual core.

Agree. Low-end AMD boards are notorious for only having enough power delivery for a 65W chip. Sticking a 95W in there is not guaranteed to work. The other consideration is that the cooling solution used by the HP was probably only designed to dissipate 65W.

For the same total expenditure when coupled with Ken's parts below, you can get a whole new Sandy Bridge platform and case. Just transfer over your drives and memory.

G630 $68
ASRock H61M-DGS $45
Cooler Master Elite 430 $30 AR AP

You would probably need a new Windows license by going this route though. So I guess it's only an option if you are a student or can otherwise get Windows for cheap.

Aside from that, both the PSU and GPU look a little overpriced to me. If you want to make this a really cheap upgrade, consider:

Corsair CX430 V2 PSU, $20 AR AP
MSI 7770 GHz Ed, $117 with shipping.

 

[ElFenix]

yeah i'd be very concerned about whether the board can supply more than 65 watts. the fastest processor i'd go with is the fastest one sold in that model, whatever it happened to be.

 

[Durvelle27]

http://bizsupport1.austin.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c02560084

everything is compatible board supports 95w processors ?

 

[mfenn]

http://bizsupport1.austin.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c02560084

everything is compatible board supports 95w processors ?

:thumbsup: Good find!