Compatibility question

[Kappalandi]

I have two processor chips here. The one currently in the HP 8000 PC is an Intel Core2 Duo E8500 @ 3.16 GHz chip. I also have an Intel Core i5-3470 SR0T8 3.20 GHZ from a HP 8300. Which is faster? I just want to know if it is worth replacing the one in the PC with the i5 chip, or even if it is possible for the motherboard to accept this chip.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

The i5 processor will not work in the 8000 Elite.

Below is the link to the HP 8000 Elite model series quickspecs.

https://www.bargainhardware.co.uk/content/specifications/Elite8000_datasheet.PDF

The supported processors can be found on pages 7 & 8.

[Kappalandi]

Thank you, Paul. You saved me the time and hassle.  One more question.

Is the stock 8300 *noticeably* faster than the stock 8000

I don't do any heavy computations but I do edit home videos where I see horsepower is important.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

If you are doing video editing, you can beef up your 8000 Elite's graphics adapter if it only has the onboard Intel graphics.

That is going to do more for you than upgrading the processor.

You'd have to get a used but tested and working video card, since your PC is very old.

If you have the CMT form factor, the AMD Radeon HD 6570 will work very well because that is what I have in my 8000 Elite CMT.

If you have the SFF then you would have to settle for the AMD Radeon HD 6450 low profile graphics card, which is still better than the onboard Intel graphics.

Comparing the 8300 Elite with the 8000 Elite, the 8300 Elite will be faster due to the better processor and faster memory.

[Kappalandi]

Thank you, Paul. A lot of things I didn't know. I am going to consider your suggestions, for sure.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Anytime.

Glad to have been of assistance.

[Kappalandi]

An obvious thought struck me. Is it possible to place an 8300 motherboard in an 8000 chassis?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

It may be possible if they are the same form factor (CMT>CMT, or SFF to SFF).

It they are not, it wouldn't be possible.

[Kappalandi]

Yea, they are both SFF. Awesome. Thanks, Paul.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Anytime.

Glad to have been of assistance.

You can install the Nvidia GT 710 low profile graphics card in the 8300 Elite SFF motherboard.

That would be better/newer than the AMD Radeon HD 6450.