I have a HP Pavillion Slimline s5514y and I recently upgraded my graphics card and power supply. I was wondering if the AMD Phenom II X4 965 is compatible with my computer. According to my specs it is (Here http:// ), but I was wondering if there was anything else I have to consider. My new power supply is 350w, and I'm not sure if I need more power to use this CPU.
Is the AMD Phenom II X4 965 Compatible with My Computer?
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Robert Pankiw
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Your motherboard lists the max TDP at 95W for any CPU. A phenom 2 x4 would need to come in at 95W to work. It's better to not put a 125W CPU into a 95W socket.
Look at something like this MSI Motherboard
It's basically the cheapest motherboard I'd buy (In fact I spent $150 on my motherboard, you pay for quality).
Why that board? Three reasons, it supports 125W CPUs, and it can unlock locked CPUs, and it's the same size as your current motherboard.
There is a (slim) chance you can unlock a core (or two) on your current CPU. This might make the chip unstable, but then again, it may run just fine. If it is unstable, then you still have a Mobo that can support a higher end CPU (even an FX 4300, though your power supply might be a little on the low end). Am I sure your CPU can even unlock? No. It's a game of chance. According to this chart it has the potential to unlock.
What GPU do you have? What PSU do you have?
Keep in mind, that motherboard is very low end. It doesn't have a lot of features you might look for in a new product, like USB 3.0. I doubt it has a polished BIOS, too.
Look at something like this MSI Motherboard
It's basically the cheapest motherboard I'd buy (In fact I spent $150 on my motherboard, you pay for quality).
Why that board? Three reasons, it supports 125W CPUs, and it can unlock locked CPUs, and it's the same size as your current motherboard.
There is a (slim) chance you can unlock a core (or two) on your current CPU. This might make the chip unstable, but then again, it may run just fine. If it is unstable, then you still have a Mobo that can support a higher end CPU (even an FX 4300, though your power supply might be a little on the low end). Am I sure your CPU can even unlock? No. It's a game of chance. According to this chart it has the potential to unlock.
What GPU do you have? What PSU do you have?
Keep in mind, that motherboard is very low end. It doesn't have a lot of features you might look for in a new product, like USB 3.0. I doubt it has a polished BIOS, too.
Robert Pankiw
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@Schmuckley, it would be nice if next time you posted a link to a motherboard that you personally approve of.
This Asus motherboard also supports 125W CPUs and core unlocking.
@EpicTaco5, are you still reading these?
This Asus motherboard also supports 125W CPUs and core unlocking.
@EpicTaco5, are you still reading these?
@Robert Pankiw, Sorry I haven't been on this forum in a while. Thanks for the suggestion. I checked that motherboard's compatibility, and It says its compatible with a lot of very similar CPUs, but I can't find this specific one. Here's the list http://, any suggestions? Also, I'm not sure if my current graphics card will be compatible with it. I have a Radeon HD 6670.
@schmuckley Why wouldn't an MSI motherboard work with an AMD cpu? Did you check the compatibility before you installed it?
@schmuckley Why wouldn't an MSI motherboard work with an AMD cpu? Did you check the compatibility before you installed it?
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Your motherboard supports processors capable of producing heat worth of up to 95W. The AMD Phenom II X4 965 is a 125W CPU, which means it is not supported by your motherboard.
Yo may have to look for a lower-clocked, 95W Phenom II X4, since those CPUs are the highest-end from what the AM3 socket can take.
Had the socket been AM3+, the story would've been different.
Honestly, I would nearly always go with a PSU(Power Supply Unit) that's capable of delivering at least 500W of power. It's just better in the long run, when some PSUs lose some of their initial power as they're used through the years.
Going with a more capable PSU is also useful when it comes to upgrading a component in your PC or especially ADDING another(Hard Drive, 2nd DVD-RW drive...etc).
NOW, the best CPU upgrade for your computer is the AMD Phenom II X4 955 (the C3 revision WITH THIS PART CODE: HDX955WFK4DGM) - the C3 revision is the only version of the Phenom II X4 955 that is certified for 95W.
Pay a lot of attention to the revision number, since any other revision of the same CPU is listed as a 125W part - INCOMPATIBLE with your motherboard.
If your BIOS allows some overclocking (which I highly doubt on OEM hardware) you should be able to get the 955 to run just as fast as the 980, but the thing is I doubt your motherboard would handle it.
If upgrading the CPU is what you're into, look for an AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE (rev.C3 WITH PART CODE : HDX955WFK4DGM)
There is another C3 revision that is 125W (yes, I know it sounds dumb, but that's the truth) so be sure to get the CPU with the part number that I've just given you and you should be fine.
If you can't find the 955BE, getting any of the following should also be OK:
Phenom II X4 B93(2.8GHz)
Phenom II X4 B95(3.0GHz)
Phenom II X4 B97(3.2GHz)
Phenom II X4 B99(3.3GHz)
Yo may have to look for a lower-clocked, 95W Phenom II X4, since those CPUs are the highest-end from what the AM3 socket can take.
Had the socket been AM3+, the story would've been different.
Honestly, I would nearly always go with a PSU(Power Supply Unit) that's capable of delivering at least 500W of power. It's just better in the long run, when some PSUs lose some of their initial power as they're used through the years.
Going with a more capable PSU is also useful when it comes to upgrading a component in your PC or especially ADDING another(Hard Drive, 2nd DVD-RW drive...etc).
NOW, the best CPU upgrade for your computer is the AMD Phenom II X4 955 (the C3 revision WITH THIS PART CODE: HDX955WFK4DGM) - the C3 revision is the only version of the Phenom II X4 955 that is certified for 95W.
Pay a lot of attention to the revision number, since any other revision of the same CPU is listed as a 125W part - INCOMPATIBLE with your motherboard.
If your BIOS allows some overclocking (which I highly doubt on OEM hardware) you should be able to get the 955 to run just as fast as the 980, but the thing is I doubt your motherboard would handle it.
If upgrading the CPU is what you're into, look for an AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE (rev.C3 WITH PART CODE : HDX955WFK4DGM)
There is another C3 revision that is 125W (yes, I know it sounds dumb, but that's the truth) so be sure to get the CPU with the part number that I've just given you and you should be fine.
If you can't find the 955BE, getting any of the following should also be OK:
Phenom II X4 B93(2.8GHz)
Phenom II X4 B95(3.0GHz)
Phenom II X4 B97(3.2GHz)
Phenom II X4 B99(3.3GHz)
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That's the chip I was talking about: Phenom II X4 955 rev C3 with the 95W TDP.
For that price, you can't go wrong with that CPU.
What do you mean "just wanna make sure it will fit, how can I check?"
Your motherboard has the AM3 socket that supports the Phenom II X4 955 BE since it only supports 95W CPUs
On the official page with system specs for your PC, they state the following as being "supported upgrades"
Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades:
Socket type: AM3
TDP: 95 watt
AMD Phenom II X4 9xx/9xxe/8xx Quad-Core (Deneb)
AMD Phenom II X3 7xx/7xxe Triple-Core (Heka)
AMD Phenom II X2 5xx (Callisto)
AMD II Athlon X4 6xx/6xxe (Propus)
AMD II Athlon X3 4xx/4xxe (Rana)
AMD II Athlon X2 2xx/2xxe (Regor)
AMD Sempron 1xx (Sargas)
Check it out:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenom_II#Deneb
Click on "Deneb":
Models: Phenom II X4 805 to 980 BE
All those, (from Phenom II X4 905 until the 980BE) are all based on Deneb architecture.
But your board only accepts Deneb-based Phenom II X4 CPUs with a maximum TDP of 95W, hence there's no support for the top of line Phenom II X4 980 BE(that's a 125W part).
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Oh, right - well I've just looked your computer model up on Google Images and the answer is YES, it will be properly handled by your case.
CPUs are mostly equally big - physically speaking. From a temperature standpoint, your case should be able to handle the Phenom II X4 955 without a problem, especially since it also has side air intakes.
I would need some info about your graphics card. You said you've just upgraded it, so I'd need to know the manufacturer and the model of your graphics chip.
With a card like the HD7750 you would have no problem upgrading to the Phenom II X4 955 WITHOUT also upgrading the PSU.
Heck, I think even the PSU should handle even the HD7850 together with the 955 Black Edition rev.C3.
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That PSU should handle your configuration with a Phenom II X4 955.
The thing is, I doubt the motherboard supports PCIExpress x16 2.0 standards, which means a 7850 would be bottlenecked anyway. The latest PCIexpress revision is 3.0 so go figure, it's definitely faster and will obviously provide the required bandwidth for higher-end GPUs.
We're still not surpassing PCIExpress 2.0 limits, but still.
Anyway, the current systme with the CPU upgrade should make up for a nice computer, while your next upgrade should be the PSU and then the motherboard.
As a PSU upgrade, I would suggest any of the following:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027
Depending on your budget, you should consider the following motherboards:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131795
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131873
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128514
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131969
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