Is this cpu ok with my current power supply and build?

symphonicfinale · Aug 31, 2013

Hi, didn't know whether to post this in power supply or cpu forum.

This is my current pc - http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c03143256&prodSeriesId=5187028

I wanted to upgrade my processor to this (although it's not listed in the above link as compatible) - http://www.amazon.com/AMD-A8-3870K-Graphics-Quad-Core-Processor/dp/B006J420UE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1377921280&sr=8-2&keywords=a8+3850

I'm just wondering if my current power supply can consistently handle the new processor I want to put in, and if it will even work, despite it not being listed as compatible.

maestro0428 · Aug 31, 2013

My guess your mb is limited by the power setup on the board. Three phases (bottom of the barrel too) and no cooling. Some sockets are wattage limited also. The cpu may work, but you could run into reliability issues. Worst that could happen is the BIOS would limit your cpu choices and I would not put that past HP. You psu is fine. I say stick to their list.

toyftw · Aug 31, 2013

maestro0428 :

+1^^^

ko888 · Aug 31, 2013

The HP Pavilion s5-1200z uses exactly the same Pegatron AAHD2-HY (Holly) motherboard that the HP Pavilion p6-2100 uses.

HP lists the AMD A8-3870K (Lynx) (100W), 3.0 GHz as one of the configurable processor options that was available when ordering the HP Pavilion s5-1200z.

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c03213318&prodSeriesId=5187025

The HP Pavilion s5-1200z only has a 220 Watt PSU whereas the HP Pavilion p6-2100 has a 300 Watt PSU.

symphonicfinale · Aug 31, 2013

ko888 :

That's really strange, why do you think that is? I'm guess it should be ok then.

ko888 · Aug 31, 2013

symphonicfinale :

The HP Pavilion s5-1200z was released a month after the HP Pavilion p6-2100.

If the BIOS version that the HP Pavilion p6-2100 is using is at least the same or later than the BIOS version that the HP Pavilion s5-1200z is using then you should be absolutely fine.

symphonicfinale · Aug 31, 2013

ko888 :

Thank you very much, is there any way I can tell to make sure or to update it?

nevermind I think I found it.

Leshaun · Jul 18, 2014

symphonicfinale :

ko888 :

Thank you very much, is there any way I can tell to make sure or to update it?

nevermind I think I found it.

So did this work? I Ordered the same proccessor and i have the same pc as you. Did you ever get this working?

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