CPU upgrade HP Pavilion Model 500-404a

[monero1965]

Hi. I would like to upgrade my HP Pavilion Desktop Model 500-404a with a new CPU and new RAM, do I need a new HP mainboard and what sort of CPU would you recommend?

I'd like to install a 16 core mutithread processor. 

Will i need to take the power supply into consideration? I've recently upgraded.

Ultimately i wish to install Windows 11

I appreciate your help

[Bill_To · Accepted solution]

Hi @monero1965 

Welcome to the HP Forum.

Your PC is about nine years old.

You would have to either: build a new PC from scratch or buy a new HP PC if you want to approach a 16 core CPU.

I would not invest money in attempting to upgrade the 500-404a PC.

You are looking at an Intel i7 or i9 CPU (P-cores and E-cores) or a Ryzen 9 CPU if you want a multi-threaded 16 core CPU.

Both CPUs are power hungry and generate a lot of heat. It would be extremely difficult (or impossible) to keep either CPU's temps under control in the 500-404a case.

Regards

[monero1965]

Thanks for your time. Looks like I should bite the bullet and get a new desktop.

[Bill_To]

Hi @monero1965 

My pleasure.

Regards