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Hello all!

I have been trying to upgrade my HP desktop CPU, computer  is a model P6604f

when i download the specs for this computer and go to the CPU section under compatible upgrades it gives me this

Processor upgrade information

  • Max TDP: 95W
  • Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades:
    NOTE: 
    Only Socket AM3 processors are supported with this motherboard.
    • 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)

I ordered this CPU from eBay

AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHz Quad-Core CPU Socket AM3 HDZ955FBK4DGM Processor 

when i fire up the computer a blurb come up something to the effect of trying to load a incompatible CPU and will be shut down if any one can help would be appreciated!

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Yes No problem @edwardo2017 
the power of your power supply will not change anything, it is the motherboard which is incompatible only 95 w tdp

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Hi

sorry i think you have the AMD-Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition - HDZ955FBK4DGM

no ?

so dtp 125 Watt

Processor upgrade information

  • Max TDP: 95W
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thank you! I have a 450 w power supply?? is a 125 tdp not compatible with my motherboard sorry but kinda new at this does the tdp really make such a difference? but thank you for the reply!!! 

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Yes No problem @edwardo2017 
the power of your power supply will not change anything, it is the motherboard which is incompatible only 95 w tdp

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ok thank you so much now to look for a CPU with 95w!!!

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You're welcome
sorry, for that, I don't have a magic solution

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