Upgrading processor, ram and mxm vid card

[Jalorn]

was thinking of upgrading this All-in-One someone gave me . Thinking Athlon II 600E or 605E (p) - what does the P mean and should i look for that on Ebay, etc? since i'm going 64 bit Processor, can I install 2x4 GB ram sticks? and what type of mxm card can i use? are there size paricularities? any brands, like Nvidia or AMD? and lastly, will a 200 watt PSU (factory default) support all of this hardware upgrade? If not, what type of upgrade wattage should I get and how do I find the part?

I have changed out the hard drive and replaced the internal wifi card with a newer Intel one (tedious, but got it done) and I upgraded to Windows 10 64 OS. So, I think I can handle the other hardware change outs. I've built numerous desktops, so this will be a new/fun challenge:)

Thanks!!

[mdklassen]

Specifications: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01891498

•Manufacturer: Pegatron
•Form factor: Custom - 8.07 inches (20.5 cm) x 9.84 inches (25.0 cm)
•Chipset: AMD M780G
•Memory sockets: 2 x DDR3
•Front side bus speeds: 1066/800 MHz
•Processor socket: AM3

•For more details, see Jesse motherboard specifications: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01925524

Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades:
•Socket AM3
•Supports the following processors:
•AMD Athlon X4 600e and 605e (P)
•AMD Athlon X3 400e and 405e (R)
•AMD Athlon X2 235e and 240e (R)

Memory upgrade information:
•Dual channel memory architecture
•Two DDR3 SO-DIMMs (200-pin) sockets
•PC3-10600 (DDR3-1333)
•PC3-8500 (DDR3-1066)
•Non-ECC memory only, unbuffered
•Supports 2GB DDR3 SO-DIMMs
•Maximum memory only if using 2GB DDR3 DIMM modules
•Supports up to 8 GB on 64-bit PCs*

Note: At the time of this publication, HP has not qualified SO-DIMMs larger than 2.0 GB for use with this motherboard. Higher capacity modules may be qualified at a later date.

[Jalorn]

Thanks for the feedback, so i found an Nvdia graphics card that fits in the mxm slot. The issue is, there are no screws in the holes to hold it down in place, and i have no idea what size screws to get. any suggestions of how i can find that out?

there are two mounted offset pieces that have screw hold threads, (like a motherboard mount that lifts it off the bottom of the metal case with screw threads) but i think these are permanently mounted, or i would just run it to home depot.

Thank You

[mdklassen · Accepted solution]

>  i have no idea what size screws to get. any suggestions of how i can find that out?

Any small owner/operator computer-store has a tray *FULL* of the machine-screws that will work.  Just ask them for a few. Offer to pay $1, and you'll get a "variety" hand-full.

Note that the "holes" are fairly soft metal -- any machine-screw will cut into the metal, ONCE ONLY, as you screw it in, and will fasten tightly. ONCE ONLY.