Upgrading the PSU and GPU in my HP Pavilion p6604f

[Gubrath]

Operaring system: Windows 7 64-bit

Processor: AMD Athlon II X2 220 ; 2.8 GHz

Memory: 6 GB

Video Graphics: Intergrated Graphics using ATI Radeon 4200

Hard Drive: 750 GB

Computer Case: Height: 38.7 cm (15.23 inches), Width: 17.5 cm (6.89 inches), Length: 41.4 cm (16.29 inches)

Power Supply: 250W power supply

More Product specifications: HP Pavilion p6604f

Hello, I am interested in upgrading my HP Pavilion p6604f (specs are above) power supply and graphics card with the following, respectively:

GPU: Diamond Multimedia ATI AMD Radeon HD 6570 2GB GDDR3

GPU Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.7 x 4.3 inches ; 8 ounces

PSU: Corsair 500W PC Power Supply (CMPSU-500CXV2)

PSU Dimensions: 5.9" x 3.4" X 5.5"

I am wondering if these prodcuts will fit into the computer as is or if I should seek other products.

Thank you

[lasvegaswireman]

Both of these products should fit and work without any problems. The video card doesn't appear to reach the 8 - 9 inch length that is the approximate maximum for your system. The Corsair power supply is high recommended and a favorite on this forum.

Frank

[Gubrath]

I am also thinking about upgrading my CPU from this selection: CLICK namely, the AMD Athlon II X3 460 Rana 3.4GHz CPU.

Any thoughts about this upgrade; if it will fit and/or try others?

Thanks again

[lasvegaswireman]

Any CPU with all of the following criteria should work;

Only Socket AM3 processors are supported with this motherboard

Max TDP: 95W

AMD Phenom II X6 10xxT Six-Core (Thuban core)

AMD Phenom II X4 9xx/9xxe/8xx Quad-Core (Deneb core)

AMD Phenom II X3 7xx/7xxe Triple-Core (Heka core)

AMD Phenom II X2 5xx (Callisto core)

AMD Athlon X4 6xx/6xxe (Propus)

AMD Athlon X3 4xx/4xxe (Rana)

AMD Athlon X2 2xx/2xxe (Regor)

AMD Sempron Single Core 1xx (Sargas core)

Frank

[Gubrath]

My apologies for replying to an older thread but I have another question. I am upgrading my processor to the AMD Athlon II X4 645 Propus (CLICK) and I am concerned that the stock heatsink in my system will not be able to suffice for this new CPU. Would you be able to give me some insight if it will?

Edit: I am wanting to purchase the processor only as right now but I am willing to buy the heatsink and processor combination if my system's stock heatsink will not suffice. (CLICK) If I were to purchase both the heatsink and CPU will the heatsink that comes with the CPU fit into my case?

Thanks!

[lasvegaswireman]

Your original Athlon II X2 220 is rated at 65 watts. I would recommend getting a macthed heatsink/fan for the new CPU. Also, newegg.ca has a AMD Phenom II X4 955 Deneb 3.2GHz for the same price as the Athlon II X4 645 Propus 3.1GHz you are looking at.

Frank

[Gubrath]

Thank you for the assitance!

I will be purchasing the matching heatsink/fan for the CPU as well. However, the one you listed is just strictly the processor so I cannot go with that one, but I do appreciate it. So I have a few options open that I need your help from:

1. Get a processor with the matching heatsink/fan. These are the two that I am looking at currently.

-AMD Athlon II X4 645 Propus 3.1GHz

-AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz

What I need help is with: I am wondering if the matching heatsink/fan will be able to fit in the computer case. If the second one works than that will be the one I go with, otherwise I will use the first one.

2. Purchase a processor only + a heatsink from newegg. If I were to go down this route I will need some guidance as to what to look for in order for it to suffice and fit in the case.

I cannot thank you enough with all the help you have given me.

Cheers!