Upgrading my HP Pavilion a6655f Desktops Processor?

[Wrathed]

Hello I'm trying to find a compatible processor for my desktop that has at least 2.5 ghz or more. It's very hard to find any processor that has an AM2+ socket that is good enough for the specs I want. I've found two:

AMD Black Edition - AMD Phenom II X4 3 GHz Processor

and

AMD Phenom X4 Quad-core 9950 2.6GHz Processor

I don't know if either of these are actually compatible though. I'm a little hazy to upgrade because I've had problems upgrading other parts to my CPU before. Any help and other suggestions on processors would be great!

[banhien]

Hi,

Based on this, here is a list of processors supported:

Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades:

    Phenom with Quad Core (Agena) technology (AM2+) up to 9600 (up to 95 watt)
    Athlon 64 X2 with Dual Core technology X2 up to 5600+ (up to 89 watt)
    Athlon 64 less than 4000+
    Sempron less than 3800+

I would not try anything outside its specs unless just for fun.

Regards

[Wrathed]

Do you know of any websites where I could find the proper processors? And if i try one with slightly higher wattage such as 125 would that be bad for the motherboard?

[lasvegaswireman]

As banhien stated in his previous post "I would not try anything outside its specs..." While, I doubt a 125 watt CPU would cause any damage to the m/b... anything is possible. Also, at boot the computer will most likely display a message like "unsupported processor installed" As far as finding a CPU, you will have to search the internet in an attempt to locate one you want. Because the AM2+ is a mature product line, it may be hard to find.

Frank