Can I upgrade the processor in my hp Compaq dc7700 from an intel core duo to an intel core I5 ?

[MadMacMig]

There is a little leaver under the fan, this gives me the impression that the processor is upgradable. I looks like the processor can be taken out easily by pulling the leaver, I just wanted to make sure before I bought the processor. My pc is a HP Compaq dc7700 with 8GB of ram, 500GB hdd and an Intel core duo processor.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

You wouldn't be able to upgrade the processor to any Intel core processor.

The best you can do is the E6700 Conroe 2.66 GHz processor.

https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/27251/intel-core-2-duo-processor-e6700-4m-cache...

[MadMacMig]

Thank you so much for your feedback! 😉

[MadMacMig]

I would also like to ask you, what is the best graphics card that i can put in my computer, that has ether a HDMI port or a vga port? HP dc7700

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

I recommend the AMD HD 6450 low profile card.  It is a low wattage card that should work with the 240W power supply your PC has.

https://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Radeon-PCI-Express-Graphics-100322L/dp/B004WYV8Z6/ref=sr_1_1?keyword...

[MadMacMig]

Thank you!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Anytime.

Glad to have been of assistance.