What’s the fastest processor available for this desktop? How to install it?

[Jo0402]

M2N68-LA (Narra5)

Figure : Motherboard top view

• Manufacturer: Pegatron
• Form factor: microATX - 24.4 cm (9.6 inches) x 24.4 cm (9.6 inches)
• Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
• Memory sockets: 2 x DDR2
• Front side bus speeds: 2000MT/s (2.0 GT/s)
• Processor socket: AM2+
• Expansion Slots:
  • 1 PCI Express x16 slot for graphics card
  • 2 PCI Express x1 slots
  • 1 PCI slot
• AMD Sempron LE-1250
  Figure : AMD Sempron logo

  

  • Operating speed: Up to 2.2 GHz
  • Number of cores: 1
  • Socket: AM2
  • Bus speed: 1600 MT/s
  • Processor upgrade information
    • TDP: 95W
    • Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades:

      NOTE:

      Only socket AM2+ processors are supported with this motherboard.

      • AMD Phenom II Quad-Core
      • AMD Phenom II Triple-Core
      • AMD Phenom Quad-Core (A) 9xxx series (AM2+)
      • AMD Phenom Triple-Core (T) 8xxx series (AM2+)
      • AMD Athlon X4
      • AMD Athlon X3
      • AMD Athlon X2 (B) (AM2+)
      • 3 GB

        • Amount: 3 GB
        • Speed: PC2-6400 MB/sec

        Memory upgrade information

        • Dual channel memory architecture
        • Two DDR2 DIMM (240-pin) sockets
        • Supported DIMM types:
          • PC2-5300 (667 MHz)
          • PC2-6400 (800 MHz)
        • Non-ECC memory only, unbuffered
        • Supports 2GB DDR2 DIMMs
        • Supports up to 4 GB* on 32 bit PCs

        *32-bit operating systems cannot address a full 4.0 GB of memory.
        Video graphics
        Integrated graphics using nVidia GeForce 6150SE
        *Integrated video is not available if a graphics card is installed.

        • Integrated graphics using nVidia GeForce 6150SE
        •  
        • Also supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards*

        NOTE:

        *Either integrated graphics or the PCI Express x16 slot are usable at one time; they are not usable concurrently.

[Riddle_Decipher]

@Jo0402

Welcome to HP Forums,

Let's get straight to it!

HP doesn't support or recommend changing the processor of the device, however,  

It should work fine with most applications, that said, to run Netflix & Hulu you'll need to ensure the network speed is intact as here are the basic requirements of Hulu (And most likely Netflix as well)

The internet connection speed requirements for Hulu are as follows:

• Standard Definition: 1.5Mbps
• 720p HD: 3Mbps
• 1080p HD: 6Mbps
• Hulu with Live TV: 8Mbps

I hope that helps!

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[Jo0402]

Hello I purchased a AMD Phenom X4 9600 will this work? And is what specific graphics cards are available for this?

[Riddle_Decipher]

@Jo0402

If you could provide the model name of the device you have, I should be able to recommend an apt graphics card, although, you should be fine with any graphics card that has the power requirements as per the power supply in your computer,

if you need help finding the product information, check this link out: http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03754824 

Keep us posted.

[Jo0402]

Hi it’s a HP Pavilion model a4313w

[Riddle_Decipher]

Thanks for the details,

I've verified that your product has a simple 250W PSU, which means it's not built for upgrades if you wish to upgrade the graphics card, the only card that would work with it, is the Nvidia GeForce gt 730 2gb ddr5, 

And as mentioned previously HP doesn't recommend upgrades, so you could make these changes at your own discretion!

If you wish to upgrade to other graphics cards, be sure to change/upgrade the PSU to either 300W or higher to support the same (personal suggestion).

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[Jo0402]

Did you mean the 730? Their website says the 710 only supports ddr3

[Riddle_Decipher]

@Jo0402 yes, the 730 (DDR5 version) is all I could find that may work on a 250W PSU, however, I would personally suggest upgrading the PSU to upgrade to a better graphics card of your choice.

[srikanth_78]

Why we even debating about Hulu and Netflix. Any HP laptop can do that. If you have a laptop capable of running modern browsers, Hulu & Netflix will run smooth.