HP23 b130z Ackee-u upgrade processor?

[Diggity-Dabbs]

Hello, and good day. 

pc in question.  An old HP23 b130z (ackee-u)

the motherboard itself is and (AAHD3-AB)

i am a bit of a mad scientist when it comes to doing things… that being said…  i am currently working on a little project.  I want to upgrade the cpu of the hp 23 b130z (Ackee-u) from the A5-5300 to an A10-6700.

BOTH cpu have the same 65w power needs. Both cpu fit the FM2 socket.

i am at a loss finding accurate spec readouts for the board. 

i have plans to modify an AiO liquid cpu cooler as well.

i just cant find any information that says otherwise on the topic of using an A10-6700 in the board… 

i have plans for the cpu cooling i need to upgrade. But i just cant find accurate info on the cpu upgrade options.

this is more of a project like “challenge accepted” to mod this Hp23 as high as it can go.  The case/back cover of the all-in-one pc is not an issue. I can cut and Dremel holes if needed.  

[NonSequitur777]

@Diggity-Dabbs,

Welcome to our HP community forum!

Your question is right up my alley. I don't think that the A10-6700 is compatible with your HP Pavilion 23-b130z All-in-One Desktop PC, as you are restricted to the Ax-5xxx processors:

This means that if your AIO can handle/is allowed to be fitted with a 100-watt TDP processor, the A10-5800K would be the fastest processor.  An A10-5800K can be purchased dirt-cheap via eBay for under $12: A10-5800k for sale | eBay.

If 65-watt is the (hard-coded) TDP ceiling for your motherboard, then the A10-5700 would be your best option, which also can be purchased for under $12 via eBay: A10-5700 for sale | eBay.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[Diggity-Dabbs]

I also did some digging around the cpu website. 

this is where i got some info that lead me to believe it may be possible to use the A10-6700.

https://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-AMD_(chipsets)/A75.html#cs

it states the A75 chipset is compatible with the higher cpu (in this case. Limited to APUs as its an integrated gpu setup) and fits all the parameters for the FM2 socket.

the motherboard is labeled “AAHD3-AB” and it does not come up ANYWHERE.  I believe this specific hp23 unit was not originally sold in the USA.  Which is where i hit a wall in getting CLEAR and PRECISE specs on my board.

i am still working on it though.  Here is a picture of the motherboard itself.

 

[NonSequitur777]

@Diggity-Dabbs,

It would be awesome if you were able to get an A10-6700 to work in your AIO, but even if you had to settle for an A10-5700, the processor performance difference between the two CPUs is only a few percentage points: UserBenchmark: AMD A10-5700 APU (2012 D.Tr) vs A10-6700 (2013 D.Ri).

Given the AIO form factor, it seems doubtful that HP would allow 100-watt processors, such as the A10-5800K I mentioned, but then again, I have encountered stranger things, such as the compatibility of the mighty i9-9900KS (TDP: 127-watt) in my HP EliteDesk 800 G5 SFF upgrade project, which supposedly could only be fitted with up to 95-watt TDP processors.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[Diggity-Dabbs]

Good day again.

this build is getting interesting. As i can not get HP or any other web based sites to list the specs on the motherboard in my HP23 “challenge”.  As i dod get it from a job i worked at when they tossed it out due to it constantly shutting off without warning… i took it home and began my “challenge” to diagnose, then attempt to upgrade it as high as possible. (It actually could possibly be upgraded to a pretty decant compact AiO desktop. The options are there… as we have discussed so far.

im struggling getting the i for im looking for…

like the ram limitation of the motherboard. As some of the APUs i can upgrade to have a higher ram capability then ddr3 1600 x2 (16g total currently) but the APUs im looking at are capable of ddr3 1866 or higher ddr3 2133.

im just trying to be as precise and accurate as possible as i learn more and follow through on this challenge i set myself up to. 

your feedback and insights have helped greatly this far. 

[NonSequitur777]

@Diggity-Dabbs,

What about this: your HP Pavilion 23-b130z can be fitted with up to 2 x 8GB of DDR3, PC3-12800, 1600 MHz, Non-ECC, Unbuffered, SODIMM, 204-pin RAM sticks, such as this quality/affordable dual-rank RAM kit purchase option via Amazon: Timetec 16GB KIT(2x8GB) DDR3L/DDR3 1600MHz(DDR3L-1600) PC3L-12800 Non-ECC Unbuffered 1.35V/1.5V CL11....

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[Diggity-Dabbs]

@nonsequitur777

Yea. I found some equivalent knock offs about 3-4 weeks ago already installed. Hynix 8g. I got 4x of them for around $30 (also had a freebie hp21 i upgraded) 

https://www.amazon.com/SK-Hynix-12800S-Memory-HMT41GS6AFR8A-PB/dp/B01F2Q4084/ref=asc_df_B01F2Q4084/?...

i was just looking to understand the differences or limitations of the motherboard. If the  a10-5800k can handle up to 1866.  I wondered what the mobo limitations were.   I am learning that it seems this mobo/hp unit was not built at retail level. So there must be a limitation on the board with the number of busses available.

i am by no means a tech expert of any kind. But i can learn anything as long as i can find the materials to read up on.

i have always been a jack of all trades, master of none. 😂

im just getting all the info i can before i hit the “order my parts” button.   Again. Thank you for your insights and time. 

[Diggity-Dabbs]

Here is some info i have been able to gather on my mobo specs.

i downloaded the cpu-z application and this is what its displayed.  I have looked up the info, but clearly, this is indeed a proprietary/oem custom board.

while it may seem unorthodox to wanna upgrade an AiO like this one, i am just a curious tinkerer.

i still plans to give it a go with either the A10-5700 or  A10-5800k (i have no plans to push the overclocking though)

i also plan to use the CPU cooler “Noctua NH-12Sx77” to upgrade the oem cpu cooler. (Should be able to use the fan power from the board with no issues.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWH97GKV?ref=emc_b_5_mob_i

and of course, i’ll be swapping out the WD 500gig HHD for a samsung 870 EVO 1tb SSD.  I have the easy instal tray brackets 3.5 to 2.5 on order.

i look forward to giving everyone here a fun update in the next few weeks.  The fun of being a mad scientist and tinkerer with the challenge of budget upgrading. 🤓😵‍💫😵🤣🤣🤣🤣

[NonSequitur777]

@Diggity-Dabbs,

You are on the right track: (vintage) PC whisperers, tinkerers and nerds unite!

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[Diggity-Dabbs]

Ok.. here is an update as of today.

its would seem, unfortunately, that you were correct in the aspect that this AiO mobo is limited.  Very limited…

the A10-5800k i bought fits in no problems. Looks good. 
but the mobo does not support it.  And even after i got the name and the model, i still could not find proper specs.    Oh well…. I had planned on a high possibility that the mobo was going to need to be changed. 
and since i do not have a stock of Amd cpu/apu to just swap in&out and really test where this “unknown” mobos limits are… new mother board plan in effect.
(i can always just return the OEM A4-5300 back into the AiO and use it as it was intended, a workstation. 
but this has been a fun journey and i have learned a great deal more then i knew before.)

so, here is my next planned scenario.

Mobo :  MSI A78M-E35 micro ATX. (~$20-$30)

CPU/APU: A10-5800k (cost me $20 )

GPU : gigabyte 7870 (~ $30-$40)

SDram: 2x8 gb 240pin (16gb total, 4pack ~ $30-$40)

HHD/SSD: samsung 870evo 1tb SSD (~$100)

PSU: 650w (any brand really) (~$50-75)

not sure what i will use for monitor on these builds… just enjoying myself learning and tinkering with a LOW BUDGET CHALLENGE 😂😎

here are some pics of the ridiculousness i was attempting… yes… i know im a “mad scientist” with my ideas and such… but that HALF THE FUN!!!