Hp pavilion p6 2302 EAM upgrade graphics and processor.

[griffo2]

Basically, I have this desktop and I want to get into gaming. It currently has an i3 2130. But when gaming I can't seem to get good FPS due to the integrated graphics. So I was wondering what is the best processor to upgrade to and when I do, the best graphics card as well. I am also planning to upgrade the ram to 16GB and to put in a better power supply but I don't want to be buying parts to find out that they won't work. So does anyone have an idea on what I should do?

[A4Apollo · Accepted solution]

Hi! @griffo2, Welcome to HP forums.

I understand you would like to upgrade the graphics card and processor on your PC.

Don't worry I'll try to help you out.

I have checked the product specifications of your PC. Please find the list of a processor upgrade for your PC.

Intel Core i3-3xxxT (Ivy Bridge) Dual Core

up to 35 W

Intel Core i3-3xxx (Ivy Bridge) Dual Core

up to 55 W

Intel Core i5-3xxxT (Ivy Bridge) Dual Core

up to 35 W

Intel Core i5-3xxxT (Ivy Bridge) Quad Core

up to 45 W

Intel Core i5-3xxxS (Ivy Bridge) Quad Core

up to 65 W

Intel Core i5-3xxxP (Ivy Bridge) Quad Core (onboard graphics not supported)

up to 69 W

Intel Core i5-3xxx (Ivy Bridge) Quad Core

up to 77 W

Intel Core i7-3xxx (Ivy Bridge) Quad Core

up to 77 W

Intel Core i3-2xxx (Sandy Bridge) Dual Core

up to 65 W

Intel Core i3-2xxxT (Sandy Bridge) Dual Core

up to 35 W

Intel Core i5-2xxx (Sandy Bridge) Quad Core

up to 95 W

Intel Core i5-2xxxP (Sandy Bridge) Quad Core

up to 95 W

Intel Core i7-2xxx (Sandy Bridge) Quad Core

up to 95 W

Intel Celeron G4xx (Sandy Bridge) Single Core

up to 35 W

Intel Celeron G5xx (Sandy Bridge) Dual Core

up to 65 W

Intel Pentium G6xx (Sandy Bridge) Dual Core

up to 65 W

Intel Pentium G6xxT (Sandy Bridge) Dual Core

up to 35 W

Intel Pentium G8xx (Sandy Bridge) Dual Core

up to 65 W

Intel Pentium G16xx (Sandy Bridge) Dual Core

up to 55 W

Intel Pentium G20xx (Ivy Bridge) Dual Core

up to 55 W

And your the system board has One PCI Express x16 (Gen2.0) to upgrade the graphics card.

So you can only use  x16 (Gen2.0) graphics card on your PC.

You can search in google for the possible graphics upgrade.

Also, if you are upgrading the graphics card you might have to upgrade the power supply too on your PC.

Refer the system board specifications page to know more information. Click Here

Hope this answers your query!

Have a great day ahead! 🙂 

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