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Pavilion a430n
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I recently got an old HP Pavilion a430n desktop computer to replace my old Presario. It has an Athlon XP 3200+ 2.2GHz processor. My question is, is it possible to upgrade the processor to a better one and if so what is the best one I can get. I've looked around online and there is no real information anymore (since it was all removed). 

 

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@CoolMan2002,

Nice project ?   Sorry, that is the best you can expect.

 

Hewlett Packard Pavilion A430N is a desktop computer that uses an Asus A7N8X -LA motherboard.  This motherboard supports multiple types of processor. The A430N motherboard supports AMD CPUs with socket A processor interface. The file configuration of the A430N uses an Athlon XP 3200 + processor.  File processor included The A430N is the most powerful processor available for socket A interface.  The Athlon XP 3200 + has an operating speed rated at 3,200 megahertz, but has an actual speed of 2,200 MHz. . XP 3200 + processor and motherboard of A430N both support a 400 MHz Front Side Bus. As this bus transfers information between the processor and other system components, it is a significant limiting factor that affects the performance of all processor used in the A430N.

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@CoolMan2002,

Nice project ?   Sorry, that is the best you can expect.

 

Hewlett Packard Pavilion A430N is a desktop computer that uses an Asus A7N8X -LA motherboard.  This motherboard supports multiple types of processor. The A430N motherboard supports AMD CPUs with socket A processor interface. The file configuration of the A430N uses an Athlon XP 3200 + processor.  File processor included The A430N is the most powerful processor available for socket A interface.  The Athlon XP 3200 + has an operating speed rated at 3,200 megahertz, but has an actual speed of 2,200 MHz. . XP 3200 + processor and motherboard of A430N both support a 400 MHz Front Side Bus. As this bus transfers information between the processor and other system components, it is a significant limiting factor that affects the performance of all processor used in the A430N.

This system is feedback driven thru Solution and Kudo flags. It's the only means of knowing if you have been served. Please click Accept as Solution, if your problem is solved. To say THANK YOU, press the "thumbs up symbol" to render a KUDO. You can render both Solution and KUDO..

HP Envy 8 5010 Tablet
(2) HP DV7t i7 3160QM 2.3Ghz 8GB
Printer -- HP OfficeJet Pro 8620 Legal
Custom Asus Z97D, I7-4790k, 16GB RAM, WIN10 Pro 64bit, ZOTAC GTX1080 AMP Extreme 3 fan 8GB RAM, 500GB SSD, Asus PB287 4k monitor, Rosewill Blackhawk case and 750W OCZ PSU.
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