Dimmension E521 Motherboard Upgrade

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So my dad and I are planning to upgrade his single core processor on his E521 with an OTC103 A03 motherboard. I'm looking around and seeing that this motherboard is compatible with AM2 socket processor x2 6000's. But these forums are ages old (2009) and I'd just like to double check. An AMD Phenom X4-9550 has capability with AM2 sockets, will it work? Or should I grab something like the AMD X2 6000 as anything with more than one core is going to perform better than a 1.3ghz single core.

Update:

AMD Athlon X2 6000+ Is best answer so far


http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/CPUs/AMD/Phenom_X4/9550_motherboards.html
Phenom X4 does not seem compatible

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c00006476
According to manufacturer X2 6000+ may not be either

Update 2: I found a forum post on Tom's that has a guy who got the 6000+ on his OTC103 and the only concern was wattage. There is a 125w-89w and even a sketchy ebay post with a 65w model. We're gonna go with the 89w model to avoid the high power consumption and furthermore, to avoid that sketchy ebay cringe. So the final question has come to mind, how do you guys think a 305w PSU will do with the 89w model?

 
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Typically most CPU and videocard power in a modern system, like a dual core system, will be from the 12V power supply output. This is really what you should look at. A 300W supply is enough.

An 89W CPU must be added to the videocard power demands. Let's say you get a 75W videocard. So then your base power draw is 164W(CPU+GPU). Even if you add in another 50W for assorted lesser component use, you still barely crack 200W.

However, since this is coming from one output(12V) it's critical to make sure that output can handle it. So you'd want to see at least 16A on the 12V output of that power supply, 18A would be better. This will be printed on the label on the side of the power supply itself.
Typically most CPU and videocard power in a modern system, like a dual core system, will be from the 12V power supply output. This is really what you should look at. A 300W supply is enough.

An 89W CPU must be added to the videocard power demands. Let's say you get a 75W videocard. So then your base power draw is 164W(CPU+GPU). Even if you add in another 50W for assorted lesser component use, you still barely crack 200W.

However, since this is coming from one output(12V) it's critical to make sure that output can handle it. So you'd want to see at least 16A on the 12V output of that power supply, 18A would be better. This will be printed on the label on the side of the power supply itself.
 
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Perfect! Assuming that the CPU itself works as listed then everything should be fine. 12v at 18a 305w power supply. This is good! Thank you!