Can I replace a Touchsmart 320 with a 100TDP CPU such as the A8-3850?

[AntopbCL]

Hello guys, I'm looking for a replacement CPU for my Touchsmart 320 and A8-3800 are not availabe where I reside yet, so I was wondering if it's possible to upgrade it with a A8-3850 CPU, which has a TDP of 100w....

If anyone knows please help me, I don't want to burn my PC.

Thanks in advance!!

Antonio

[AntopbCL]

Someone help me !!! Please

[CynicalFlyer]

I took am curious. I have the exact same question, to wit:

1. I have a Touchsmart 320-1030 with the A4-3400 chip currently installed. That's a 65W chip.
2. The specifications page states that (at least theoretically) I can upgrade the CPU to a 100W A8-3850 chip.
3. However, the exact same specifications page states that the existing TDP is 65W.

I noticed no one bothered to answer the question when originally posed by AntopbCL back on February 2012, but I'll ask again:

I don't want to burn my PC. Can someone PLEASE give me and AntopbCL a straight answer?

[lasvegaswireman]

The motheboard specs state that the system has a 65 watt TDP. If you try to install a 100 watt CPU, the system will most likely not boot and/or give you an error code.

********** UPDATE *********

HP has updated the specs to reflect the TDP of the CPUs listed in the "supported CPU chart"

[CynicalFlyer]

lasvegaswireman wrote:

The motheboard specs state that the system has a 65 watt TDP. If you try to install a 100 watt CPU, the system will most likely not boot and/or give you an error code.

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Then why is HP lying and saying I can install the 100W A8-3850?

[AntopbCL]

Exactly,  why is HP lying and saying I can install the 100W A8-3850? uh?

[CynicalFlyer]

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AntopbCL wrote:

Exactly,  why is HP lying and saying I can install the 100W A8-3850? uh?

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Is there an answer for HP's lie? Anyone? HP staff/employees? Would referring this to the Better Business Bureau as a fraud complaint get someone off the stick?

[CynicalFlyer]

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CynicalFlyer wrote:

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AntopbCL wrote:

Exactly,  why is HP lying and saying I can install the 100W A8-3850? uh?

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Is there an answer for HP's lie? Anyone? HP staff/employees? Would referring this to the Better Business Bureau as a fraud complaint get someone off the stick?

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Still no answer for HP's lie? Why is HP trying to hide the truth about its products?

[CynicalFlyer]

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CynicalFlyer wrote:

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CynicalFlyer wrote:

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AntopbCL wrote:

Exactly,  why is HP lying and saying I can install the 100W A8-3850? uh?

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Is there an answer for HP's lie? Anyone? HP staff/employees? Would referring this to the Better Business Bureau as a fraud complaint get someone off the stick?

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Still no answer for HP's lie? Why is HP trying to hide the truth about its products?

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Another day, still no answer.

[SomelOguh]

Hello there,

Since you have asked me to look into your post, I am now here providing you with an answer.

I was checking your question on this topic and have read the full story, so I went on check what CPU upgrades does your motherboard support. I did check that the TDP is stated at 65W and the CPU upgrade table lists 2 CPU with a 100W TDP.

I understand your confusion, so I will investigate this for you and will return with a reply.

Please wait for an answer from me, I will update you whenever I confirm this to you, ok?

Thanks,