D dlkeith Distinguished Nov 29, 2010 1 0 18,510 Nov 29, 2010 #1 I would like to add a second processor to an HP Z800 running Windows 7 x64. The first processor, currently installed, is an Intel E5530 (Nehalem). Is it enough that I buy another E5530, or is there more to it than that?
I would like to add a second processor to an HP Z800 running Windows 7 x64. The first processor, currently installed, is an Intel E5530 (Nehalem). Is it enough that I buy another E5530, or is there more to it than that?
rand_79 Distinguished Apr 10, 2009 829 0 19,010 Nov 29, 2010 #2 It has to be the same exact processor, your PSU must have enough capacity, and it wont be supported by HP If there is anything else to do.. I'm not sure perhaps call HP and ask. Upvote 0 Downvote
It has to be the same exact processor, your PSU must have enough capacity, and it wont be supported by HP If there is anything else to do.. I'm not sure perhaps call HP and ask.