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Error: Unsupported CPU Installed?
that1guy1691
Ok I did a little research before buying a new CPU for my computer. I looked up the specs and what my mother board supports.
I even made a thread on here asking a load of questions about this http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/forum2.php?config=tomshardwareus.inc&cat=33&post=307124&page=1&p=1&sondage=0&owntopic=1&trash=0&trash_post=0&print=0&numreponse=0"e_only=0&new=0&nojs=0
I looked at the specs of my mother board http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02560084&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&site=null&lang=en&product=5035429&key=null
and it says that it will support the AMD Phenom II x6.
So this is what I got http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103849&cm_re=PHENOM_II_X6_1090-_-19-103-849-_-Product
But when I put it in and hooked everything up It says Error: Unsupported CPU Installed and then it shuts down.
I have already looked for a BIOS update but apparently I already have the latest one.
Any suggestions on what could be wrong? Did I get the wrong CPU or something?
Did I misread the specs page or what?
I'm at a total loss so please help.....
I even made a thread on here asking a load of questions about this http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/forum2.php?config=tomshardwareus.inc&cat=33&post=307124&page=1&p=1&sondage=0&owntopic=1&trash=0&trash_post=0&print=0&numreponse=0"e_only=0&new=0&nojs=0
I looked at the specs of my mother board http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02560084&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&site=null&lang=en&product=5035429&key=null
and it says that it will support the AMD Phenom II x6.
So this is what I got http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103849&cm_re=PHENOM_II_X6_1090-_-19-103-849-_-Product
But when I put it in and hooked everything up It says Error: Unsupported CPU Installed and then it shuts down.
I have already looked for a BIOS update but apparently I already have the latest one.
Any suggestions on what could be wrong? Did I get the wrong CPU or something?
Did I misread the specs page or what?
I'm at a total loss so please help.....
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its listed on the sheet as supported Cpu upgrades, but the people in the other thread obviously missed the glaring 'MAX TDP=95w' at the top of that section, I would lol but its not very funny for Op here
I would return the 1090, newegg should be fine on the rma for that if you explain the backstory
and I'll find a 95w Cpu for you
Moto -
theres a 1035 95w version, thats the only one on Newegg I can find thats sixcore and will run in your Mobo, although its an oem and newegg only sell it as part of a bundle, maybe you could find one on another site but if not...
theres a few quads to choose from as well
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100006676&IsNodeId=1&Description=AM3%2095w&name=CPUs%20%2f%20Processors&Order=BESTMATCH
search terms were 'AM3 95w' if that link is bad
Moto -
Motopsychojdn said:theres a 1035 95w version, thats the only one on Newegg I can find thats sixcore and will run in your Mobo, although its an oem and newegg only sell it as part of a bundle, maybe you could find one on another site but if not...
theres a few quads to choose from as well
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100006676&IsNodeId=1&Description=AM3%2095w&name=CPUs%20%2f%20Processors&Order=BESTMATCH
search terms were 'AM3 95w' if that link is bad
Moto
Thanks so much! I will try it out.
And if that dont work I will probably just buy a pre-built for gaming.
Im super lazy -
Any of the triplecores/quads on there will be fine for gaming on,
I'm just a bit miffed that because of a simple omission/oversight from us, you bought a chip you can't use
let us know how it goes and if you do go for a prebuilt, post over in prebuild section for any questions you might have then,
Moto -
You can run with the case open.
One thing to think about is airflow. Do you have a front case intake fan(s) moving air over your drives? Some cases rely on exhaust fans to draw air into the case, and over and around components as it comes in, and then exhausted out the back. By removing the side of the case, you may inadvertently cause this "draw-through" effect to stop, which could result in some areas of the case getting hot. You have to asses this situation in your case to know for sure.
Just make sure you don't spill your beer in it, and don't let the dog pee on it either. Just obvious stuff like that can happen with an open case. -
ctbaars said:Beer, ok. But the dog pee? Seriously?
Well personally I don't believe in letting animals in the house, (but my wifes $*&! cat is another story)
However, I have been at other folks homes where animals of all sort run, pee, crap, and slobber everywhere. Disgusting to say the least.
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