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HP Pavilion 23-b022a AIO
Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

Hi all,

 

I'm wanting to upgrade the CPU in my PC from the dual core AMD A4-5300 it came with to a quad core.

 

I've looked at the upgrade info on the specs sheet for this model and it tells me that it can be upgraded to a Trinity Quad-Core A8-5xxx with a TPD rating of 65 watts.

 

I've purchased an AMD A8-5600K from ebay and am awaiting delivery.  It was only after I bought it that I realised this CPU has a TPD rating of 100 watts.

 

These are both FM2 sockets, but can anyone tell me if this CPU will work in this PC?

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Since your power supply is 180 watts, it MAY work, assuming there are no dedicated graphics, it might fit within the power limit of 180W. The PSU might struggle with a 100W cpu however, so the best bet is to check for yourself if it works well or not.

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Since your power supply is 180 watts, it MAY work, assuming there are no dedicated graphics, it might fit within the power limit of 180W. The PSU might struggle with a 100W cpu however, so the best bet is to check for yourself if it works well or not.

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Thanks for that.  Nothing ventured, nothing gained.  Much appreciate you responding.

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Just an update for every ones information.  A 100w cpu will not work in this pc. It arrived today and I installed it.  The system advised on POST that an incompatible CPU was installed and automatically powered down.

 

So, I have an AMD A8-5600K 100W CPU to trade for an AMD A8-5500 65W CPU, if anyone is interested.

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