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can i upgare hp pro 3500 cpu to i5 2500k i have now i3 3220
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Well, you need to do some research here really. Like will your PSU be big enough or will the stock heatsink that came with your computer be big enough.
Hp used some very generic motherboards that sometimes are hampered or below normal usage specs. The BIOS's that HP uses are usually missing critical settings for many things that are needed to upgrade or even overclock. Thats because they prefer you to buy a new system instead of upgrade.
If you are serious of upgrading to something more current, look into building your own system vs buying a new one from HP. Some of the new laptops are starting around $500 or check youtube to build one for the same price. Explore your options before committing to upgrade an HP.
Hp used some very generic motherboards that sometimes are hampered or below normal usage specs. The BIOS's that HP uses are usually missing critical settings for many things that are needed to upgrade or even overclock. Thats because they prefer you to buy a new system instead of upgrade.
If you are serious of upgrading to something more current, look into building your own system vs buying a new one from HP. Some of the new laptops are starting around $500 or check youtube to build one for the same price. Explore your options before committing to upgrade an HP.
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i upgrade the gpu psu ram
gpu r7 265
psu 550W
ram 8gb
and i want to upgrade cpu
i know i cant overclock but after 1-3 months after buy this cpu i will buy new motherboard can overclock this cpu
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https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-pro-3500-microtower-pc/5270849/document/c03364240
there a list of supported cpu, 2500k is not on it. probably because of the higher tdp
and you can't OC because it use a H61 chipset
there a list of supported cpu, 2500k is not on it. probably because of the higher tdp
and you can't OC because it use a H61 chipset
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You are better off waiting and buy a motherboard/CPU/RAM(if needed), all at the same time. In 3 months time there is new and better stuff coming out. Could be game changers for many. The choice is yours, but plan ahead for this, before you commit to a new CPU. Maybe even upgrade your GPU first.
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