CPU replacement (downgrade)

[Urusaai]

I have an intel core i5-3470 in my HP Compaq pro 6300 microtower. I want to take out that CPU to another motherboard that can support it and place i3-3210 instead. Is that possible without having problems ??? Thanks in advance.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Below is the link to the quickspecs for your PC's model series.

See pp 4-5 for the list of supported processors.

http://static.highspeedbackbone.net/pdf/HP%20Compaq%20Pro%206300%20Series%20Business%20PC%20Quick%20...

I would say that you would be taking a gamble on that because the i3-3210 is not listed as a supported processor.

[Urusaai]

So if it failed, can I re-place the i5-3470 agiain without problems ?

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

I'm looking at the side by side comparison specs below...

https://ark.intel.com/compare/68316,71053

I'm thinking the worst case scenario is you get a processor microcode error, and reinstalling the original processor should work just fine if the i3 doesn't work.

I'm not saying it won't work.  I'm saying you are taking a gamble on it.