- Sep 15, 2013
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Hi guys! I'm just here looking for help. I have a a6400f HP Pavilion upgraded to 4GB of RAM and an nVidia 9800GTX. The rig really wasn't anything special back in 2008 and it really isn't anything special in 2013. However, I don't have the funds to invest in a new computer and would like to try to push this thing to max for the lowest cost possible.
The processor that came in the box was an Intel e2200 Dual Core with 1M L2 cache. After looking around I decided to purchase an Intel q6600 Core 2 Quad processor used (I know it's not the most reliable thing to buy but $50 is a helluva lot cheaper than $150 when you're pinching pennies) off of Amazon. I got it in the mail today and decided to install the processor, using my old heat sync and some new thermal paste.
The install went smoothly and the computer booted just fine but when I tried to do any kind of CPU intensive task (opening programs, installing software or opening new web pages) my computer would hang and take a considerable amount of time longer than what it would have with the e2200.
I decided to do a benchmark test, using the Final Fantasy XIV benchmark tool. The first moments of the benchmark performed considerably better than before I had installed the new processor but after about 30 seconds my entire system crashed. This immediately threw up alarms and I installed a program that monitored my temp. I was getting high 40s' - low 50s' even during the benchmark.
After doing a bit of research, I saw that it was recommended to upgrade your BIOS to their latest version and do a CMOS reset. I did both of these things, booted into safe mode and restarted my computer. None of these worked and I continued to be greeted by a sluggish computer and a system crash during the FFXIV benchmark.
Now, I've come to several possible hypotheses...
#1. Incompatible CPU/Mobo. While the socket matches fine and I would assume the processor should work fine, after reading about several other individuals upgrading their a6400f with a q6600. I can't find any official documentation that states the CPU/Mobo are entirely compatible.
#2. Overheating. While I ran the temperature app during the benchmark without any spikes in degrees, I think I would have to be a fool to completely discount the possibility of an immediate spike in temperature after not upgrading the heat sync.
#3. Crummy CPU. Since I bought the thing used from Amazon, it's not too unlikely the processor itself is garbage.
#4. My PSU isn't powerful enough. I checked around on this one and couldn't find anyone recommending this as a solution, in the past, to people with similar problems. I'm currently sporting a 250 W power supply which probably needs to be upgraded regardless of being the source of my frustrations or not. This would explain why the FFXIV benchmark crashes but I don't know if it explains the poor performance outside it. I really hope this is the issue because upgrading would be relatively cheap and I wouldn't be completely screwed over.
Please, if anyone has any possible solutions or insight into my problem, let me know! Thanks a bunch in advance!
The processor that came in the box was an Intel e2200 Dual Core with 1M L2 cache. After looking around I decided to purchase an Intel q6600 Core 2 Quad processor used (I know it's not the most reliable thing to buy but $50 is a helluva lot cheaper than $150 when you're pinching pennies) off of Amazon. I got it in the mail today and decided to install the processor, using my old heat sync and some new thermal paste.
The install went smoothly and the computer booted just fine but when I tried to do any kind of CPU intensive task (opening programs, installing software or opening new web pages) my computer would hang and take a considerable amount of time longer than what it would have with the e2200.
I decided to do a benchmark test, using the Final Fantasy XIV benchmark tool. The first moments of the benchmark performed considerably better than before I had installed the new processor but after about 30 seconds my entire system crashed. This immediately threw up alarms and I installed a program that monitored my temp. I was getting high 40s' - low 50s' even during the benchmark.
After doing a bit of research, I saw that it was recommended to upgrade your BIOS to their latest version and do a CMOS reset. I did both of these things, booted into safe mode and restarted my computer. None of these worked and I continued to be greeted by a sluggish computer and a system crash during the FFXIV benchmark.
Now, I've come to several possible hypotheses...
#1. Incompatible CPU/Mobo. While the socket matches fine and I would assume the processor should work fine, after reading about several other individuals upgrading their a6400f with a q6600. I can't find any official documentation that states the CPU/Mobo are entirely compatible.
#2. Overheating. While I ran the temperature app during the benchmark without any spikes in degrees, I think I would have to be a fool to completely discount the possibility of an immediate spike in temperature after not upgrading the heat sync.
#3. Crummy CPU. Since I bought the thing used from Amazon, it's not too unlikely the processor itself is garbage.
#4. My PSU isn't powerful enough. I checked around on this one and couldn't find anyone recommending this as a solution, in the past, to people with similar problems. I'm currently sporting a 250 W power supply which probably needs to be upgraded regardless of being the source of my frustrations or not. This would explain why the FFXIV benchmark crashes but I don't know if it explains the poor performance outside it. I really hope this is the issue because upgrading would be relatively cheap and I wouldn't be completely screwed over.
Please, if anyone has any possible solutions or insight into my problem, let me know! Thanks a bunch in advance!
good answer though I tend to replace a PSU every 3-4 years unless its a Seasonic platinum rated or something. So what are we saying 300w PSU minimum?
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