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I bought a Compaq Presario CQ5600F Desktop PC in 2010, and it was getting a lot slower, so I decided to make some changes. I couldn't make a decision yet because I'm no expert, and I wanted to ask some advice.

Is it possible that somebody can find a CPU and graphics card that are compatible with each other?

(NOTE: The CPU has to be Socket AM2+, also preferably AMD)
In case somebody wants the specs of the machine, if it helps in any way, the link is here:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&taskId=120&prodSeriesId=4269863&prodTypeId=12454&objectID=c02481299
 
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drewhoo
The CPU and GPU don't have to be compatible with each other, they just have to be compatible with the board. I would not recommend spending money on a new CPU for that system; it's still on DDR2 RAM. Dollar for dollar, the better investment by far is to get a new system than upgrade your existing one.

One thing you might consider is upgrading your motherboard, CPU, and RAM, and instead of getting a discrete GPU, get an AMD A-series CPU that has very good integrated graphics.

So a CPU like this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113280

Paired with an mATX (same form factor as your current motherboard so you can keep the case) motherboard like this one...
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The CPU and GPU don't have to be compatible with each other, they just have to be compatible with the board. I would not recommend spending money on a new CPU for that system; it's still on DDR2 RAM. Dollar for dollar, the better investment by far is to get a new system than upgrade your existing one.

One thing you might consider is upgrading your motherboard, CPU, and RAM, and instead of getting a discrete GPU, get an AMD A-series CPU that has very good integrated graphics.

So a CPU like this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113280

Paired with an mATX (same form factor as your current motherboard so you can keep the case) motherboard like this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157332

Throw $50 of 240 pin DDR3 RAM in there, and you've got yourself a system!
 
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The CPU and GPU don't have to be compatible with each other, they just have to be compatible with the board. I would not recommend spending money on a new CPU for that system; it's still on DDR2 RAM. Dollar for dollar, the better investment by far is to get a new system than upgrade your existing one.

One thing you might consider is upgrading your motherboard, CPU, and RAM, and instead of getting a discrete GPU, get an AMD A-series CPU that has very good integrated graphics.

So a CPU like this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113280

Paired with an mATX (same form factor as your current motherboard so you can keep the case) motherboard like this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157332

Throw $50 of 240 pin DDR3 RAM in there, and you've got yourself a system!
 
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Well, I had about the same answer as drewhoo, but he published his first. His is not a bad idea. A new A10-5800K would work well.
Check the links out that he has posted. That's probably the best for that machine.

Putting any money into that motherboard (circa 2007 or before) doesn't make dollars and sense.
 
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Great minds think alike!
 
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Thanks a load! I was thinking of just building another system, but I thought I should check with an expert. I want to thank you for saving me some money.
 
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