HP a6000 memory upgrade

[ddpaulbell]

My wife doesn't want me to install a new motherboard and processor. I know the stock motherboard has ddr2 333 memory in it. I have researched around the web and can find no answer about ddr2 800 being compatible.

If it isn't I'll just have to wait until the stock motherboard dies and then make improvements. I have already replaced the power supply (Antec ECO 450), a Silenx EFFIZIO case fan, and graphics card (Gigabyte GT520). I have a AMD Phenom 1055t waiting for a new motherboard also.

 

[psaus]

See if you can find the more detailed model number (probably on the back or top of the tower).

Crucial supports 667 and 800 in a variant of that system (a610n). The 800 will slow down to 667.
http://www.crucial.com/upgrade/HP+-+Compaq-memory/Pavilion+A6000+Series/Pavilion+a6010n-upgrades.html

DD2 333 is more often named DDR2 667 (333MHz @ double data rate = 333 x 2 = 667.)

As for new motherboard and CPU, build a new system. Don't reuse the HP case (and you have most of the parts already - GPU/PSU, etc... just don't reuse that HP case! )

 

[ddpaulbell]

My wife doesn't want a new case because she likes the way the HP looks. I'm doing my best to meet her wishes. She has consented to change MB and CPU. So we are making progress.

 

[jacobdrj]

My wife doesn't want a new case because she likes the way the HP looks. I'm doing my best to meet her wishes. She has consented to change MB and CPU. So we are making progress.

And SSD?

 

[psaus]

^definitely

As for the case, I find that strange, but hey, I have a wife with her own strange requests. But I'm just thinking that you can find very nice looking cases out there, that probably look better than the HP - something conservative and nice looking in a front room. (e.g., Antec P280, not the only case like that out there).

Also, I'm pushing the issue, because not all OEM cases take standard ATX motherboards. Sometimes they've done something custom. And/or the case is a nightmare pulling systemboards. If you've done your homework on this front, then maybe all will be ok, but just want to highlight the chance.

 

[ddpaulbell]

Not a Problem installing the Biostar MB. The system works well, cool, and quietly. She is very happy!

 

[ddpaulbell]

Best answer selected by ddpaulbell.

 

[nikorr]

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