HP Slimline Destop - 260-p029l CPU Upgrade

[User11292024161]

I purchased a HP Slimline Destop - 260-p029l running an i3-6100 non T with 8gb of ram. My motherboard 81B4 has socket 1151 and H170 chip. I wan to upgrade and is interested in a faster processor. Can I upgrade to 7th gen cpu? Ex: I7-7700

Current BIOS Version F.04, Do I need to update to the latest bios version F.42 Rev.A?

Thanks !

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Your PC's motherboard only supports the following processors:

Processor upgrade information

• TDP: 35 W
• Socket type: LGA 1151
• Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades:

  Processor	TDP	Integrated Graphics
  Intel Core i7-6700T (Skylake) 2.8 GHz Quad Core	35 W	Intel HD Graphics (GT2)
  Intel Core i5-6400T (Skylake) 2.2 GHz Quad Core	35 W	Intel HD Graphics (GT2)
  Intel Core i3-6100T (Skylake) 3.2 GHz Dual Core	35 W	Intel HD Graphics 530
  Intel Pentium G4400T (Skylake) 2.9 GHz	35 W	Intel HD Graphics 510
  Intel Celeron G3900T (Skylake) 2.6 GHz	35 W	Intel HD Graphics 510

  I realize the specs do not mention the i3-6100 that someone installed in the PC, but that processor is a 51W processor and if you were to install an i7-6700, that is a 65W processor and it may be remotely possible that may not work with your PC's weak180W power supply.

  Intel® Product Specification Comparison

  The parts list does not indicate how many watts the heat sink is rated to support.

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  You'd have to hope it is rated to support a 65W processor.

  This Amazon listing indicates the heat sink is only rated to support processors up to 45W.

  Amazon.com: PartsCollection Heatsink Cooling Fan for HP Slimline Desktop 260-P026 / 270-P026 (Copper...

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Paul_Tikkanen
You're the best! Thank you so much for the support you have given to so many people on this site. My best wishes to you.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome. 

Glad to have been of assistance. 

[User11292024161]

I see that CPU 6th and 7th gen cpu use same socket 1151. New bios version F.42 Rev.A has updated microcode. So can I use i7-7700T cpu TDP: 35W?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Below is the link to the chipset specs for the chipset your PC's motherboard comes with:

Intel® H170 Chipset

According to the compatible products tab, the Intel i7-7700T processor is supported by the chipset.

Looking at the BIOS release notes, I see no BIOS updates that added support for the Intel 7th generation core processors.

HP Slimline Desktop - 260-p029l Software and Driver Details

Version:

F.03 Rev.A

Fixed in this release: - First BIOS version released

Version:

F.13 Rev.A

Fixed in this release: - Fixes issue where SIO HWM fails to initialize when FAST BOOT is enabled and booted from G3 to S0

Version:

F.15 Rev.A

Fixed in this release: - Fixes issue where only one USB Storage device is displayed in Boot Order menu after selecting "Apply Defaults and Exit".
- Fixes issue where ODD auto play function would fail after enabling "Link Power Management" in Performance page of IRST GUI

Version:

F.16 Rev.A

Fixed in this release: - Security enhancement

Version:

F.18 Rev.A

Fixed in this release: 

1. Improved the security of UEFI code and variables.
2. Set the BIOS roll back limit version to F.18.

Version:

F.20 Rev.A

Fixed in this release: - Security enhancement

Version:

F.34 Rev.A

Fixed in this release: - Security enhancement

Version:

F.37 Rev.A

Fixed in this release: - Update ME to 11.8.50.3470
- Update HP Basic diag to 1.24.0.0
- Update Microcode to 0xC6

Version:

F.39 Rev.A

Fixed in this release: 

1. Provides improved security.
2. Update ME to 11.8.65.3590
3. Update Microcode to M36506E3_000000CB_000000CC

Version:

F.40 Rev.A

Fixed in this release: 

1. Provides improved security. (CVE-2019-0185, CVE-2019-0154).
2. Update ME to 11.8.70.3626.
3. Update CPU Micro code to 0xD6.

Version:

F.41 Rev.A

Fixed in this release: 

1. Update MCU to 0xDA.
2. Update ME to 11.8.78.3689
3. Add DoNotEnrollNewSBKey patch code.
4. Provides improved security.

Version:

F.42 Rev.A

1. Provides improved security.
2. Update Microcode to E2.
3. Update ME to 11.8.80.3746

I cannot find any posts where someone installed an Intel 7th gen core processor in the Hamar motherboard your PC has.

I cannot find any reports of PC's using that motherboard where anyone reported installing an Intel 7th gen core processor.

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Based on the foregoing information, I would say that an Intel 7th generation core processor most likely would not work, and it would not be worth the $50 - $60 gamble.

Go for the sure thing and install the i7-6700T for $40 - $50.

I have a HP 800 G3 Desktop Mini PC which has the i5-6500T installed and it works very well, and I am also running W11 24H2 on it too.

[Franklinsierra]

Hey everyone,

I'm a video editor using Adobe software, and I'm looking to speed up my workflow. I currently have an HP Slimline Desktop with an i3-6100 processor. I'm considering upgrading to a 7th-gen Intel Core i7-7700.

Question 1: Will this upgrade significantly improve my video editing performance?

Question 2: My current BIOS version is F.04. Do I need to update it to the latest version F.42 Rev.A to support the 7th-gen CPU?

Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated!