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‎09-16-2020 06:34 AM

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Product: HP Compaq 6300 SFF
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

Hi there,

I am a newby here and after having a good look around I can see there is a wealth of information.

 

I have had my desktop for a few years now and would like to upgrade it. On a limited budget I wondered what would be best to do, if anything.. I use it mainly for spreadsheets and the internet. So far I have installed a SSD 240GB and updated the bios to v 3.08. Other than that I would be looking to update the processor ( Intel Core i3-3220 CPU @ 3.30 GHz at the moment) and possibly the graphics. I have a Dell Monitor attached and a tv screen as a second monitor.

 

Any suggestions would be welcome

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‎09-21-2020 10:29 AM

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An HD 7450 (18W) low profile card is suggested. The spec page lists an I7-3770 as the MAX chip.

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‎09-17-2020 07:03 PM - edited ‎09-17-2020 07:05 PM

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@Gantocks 

If this is your unit, as shown here, it is circa 2012 computer. It does not list an i3-3220 ?🙄

An HD 7450  (18W)  low profile card is suggested.   The spec page lists an I7-3770 as the MAX chip.

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..

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‎09-18-2020 07:16 AM

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Hi Wb2001,

 

Firstly many thanks for taking the time to reply.

 

When I rum the HP Hardware Diagnostics I get this, if it helps

 

Manufacturer
Hewlett-Packard
Model
HP Compaq Pro 6300 SFF
System ID
339A
Product ID
QV985AV
Memory Size
12288 MB RAM
BIOS Date
04/10/2019
BIOS Revision
K01 v03.08
Serial Number
CZC33216HC
Asset Tag
CZC33216HC
Operating System Image
12WWIDHW304#SABU#DABU
Installed OS version
2004 (10.0.19041)
 
Processor 1
Processor Type
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3220 CPU @ 3.30GHz
Current Processor Speed
3300 MHz
 
Memory 1
Bank Locator
BANK 1
Device Locator
DIMM3
Manufacturer
Hynix/Hyundai
Serial Number
35803749
Part Number
HMT451U6AFR8A-PB
Memory Size
4096 MB
Maximum Memory Speed
1600 MHz
Memory Type
DDR3
Type Detail
Synchronous
Memory 2
Bank Locator
BANK 3
Device Locator
DIMM1
Manufacturer
0000
 
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Gantocks
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‎09-18-2020 03:19 PM

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@Gantocks,

Your OK with the minor upgrade.

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‎09-19-2020 02:15 AM

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Hi Wb2001,

 

So the minor upgrade you suggest would apply even though it is a  i3-3220

 

"It does not list an i3-3220 ?"

 

 

 

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‎09-20-2020 09:35 AM

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Hi Wb2001,

 

Took you advice on the processor but could only stretch to 

Processor Type
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570 CPU @ 3.40GHz
Current Processor Speed
3400 MHz
 
So would you advise the same graphics card?
 
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‎09-21-2020 10:29 AM

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An HD 7450 (18W) low profile card is suggested. The spec page lists an I7-3770 as the MAX chip.

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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