what is the best processor for my hp p7-1257c

marcusneuroth · Jan 14, 2014

Im looking to upgrade my computer for streaming to like twitch and and youtube and i want to upgrade my processor but i dont know what to buy and i dont want to spend a whole bunch of money either. If anyone can help i would thank you a whole bunch.

aevm · Jan 14, 2014

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AMD A8 3820 Processor
TDP: 65W
Operating speed: 2.5 GHz (up to 2.8 GHz turbo)
Number of cores: 4
Socket: FM1
Bus speed: 4.0 GT/s HT3

Processor upgrade information

65W to 100W (processor dependent)
Socket type: FM1

Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades:
AMD A8-3850 (Liano) quad core
AMD A8-3800 (Liano) quad core
AMD A6-3650 (Liano) quad core
AMD A6-3600 (Liano) quad core
AMD A4-3400 (Liano) dual core
AMD E2-3200 (Liano) dual core

aevm · Jan 14, 2014

The best CPU you can get for that PC is the A8-3850, $139 here:
http://www.amazon.com/AMD-A8-3850-Quad-Core-Processor-AD3850WNGXBOX/dp/B0055ZCXVE

aevm · Jan 14, 2014

The performance difference between what you have now (A8-3820) and your best possible upgrade (A8-3850) is between 6% and 13%.
http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/160/AMD_A8-Series_A8-3820_vs_AMD_A8-Series_A8-3850.html

Don't upgrade the CPU, it would be a waste of money.

marcusneuroth · Jan 14, 2014

So i should just buy a new computer with a better processor?

marcusneuroth · Jan 14, 2014

what about this one?? http://gyazo.com/3c0288358a72815887cb7a21306f5696

aevm · Jan 14, 2014

Yes, time to buy a new computer.

Make sure it's good enough. These computers you get from HP or its competitors are designed for lowest cost. They don't make it easy to upgrade parts.
For example when you want to upgrade one of those for gaming you usually hit a lot of walls - the case is too small to fit a powerful graphics card, the PSU is too weak to feed it, the cooling is too weak to cool it, etc.

aevm · Jan 14, 2014

marcusneuroth :

No. It's not on the motherboard's CPU-support list. It may work but there's no guarantee. Also, it's only 8% faster than what you have. Personally I like to upgrade parts when the replacement is at least 50% faster. Your mileage may vary, but 8% is really too low to be worth it.

marcusneuroth · Jan 15, 2014

How about doing a factory reset to get all my stuff off it and have start fresh?

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