HP dc7800p Upgrade Options

lutherl

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I own an HP dc7800p Ultra Slim desktop, here are the current specs:

- 2GB DDR2 Mobile ram
- Intel Core 2 Duo E-6550 (2.4GHz)
- DVD-Rom slim drive
- 80GB 2.5" Hard drive
- X3100 Intel Graphics

Although the computer is older, it works great as a web browsing and schoolwork rig. I would like to get a bigger load out of it, however, and I was wondering what upgrades would be the most worthwhile. I have about $100 I can put aside for this computer and make it better.

My main concern is installing a quad core processor. I read the manual, and the chart of quad core processors is limited to the SFF and CMT Form factors. I do know that the quad processor will fit in the socket, and I can adjust fan speed to avoid overheating, so what do you think?

I would appreciate help from anyone!
- Luke
 

lutherl

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Hi bliq,

The power supply is external 135w, but I have a bigger 155w. Is power the only concern with a quad core processor?
 

bliq

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BIOS compatibility is also a concern. The best way to try and find out what will work is to find out either the motherboard model, or if you can't, see if the system model was ever offered with a quad core socket 775 processor.

with the 155W power supply, i'd stick to 95W and lower. with the 135W one, I'd probably try to stick to 65W processors. Not exactly sure what that limits you to.