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09-15-2016 01:02 PM
Hi there
Im looking to upgrade my desktop pc.
What i plan:
-Amd phenom iix4 965 black edition
-Msi r7 i thnik it needs 500watts
-Maby a new psu, my one only has 230watts
Please can you tell me if i can fit these items and any recommendations if not.
Thanks
Note: Im paartly new to building computers only had experience of changing hard drvies, gpu and ram.
Thanks!
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09-15-2016 02:33 PM - edited 09-15-2016 02:33 PM
Black Editions are not generally HP compliant. The last series of compatible graphic cards were the GTX 660-670. Your system can not use the newer UEFI cards, like the R7. Read about Hybrid cards by MSI. (no guarantee)
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09-15-2016 02:33 PM - edited 09-15-2016 02:33 PM
Black Editions are not generally HP compliant. The last series of compatible graphic cards were the GTX 660-670. Your system can not use the newer UEFI cards, like the R7. Read about Hybrid cards by MSI. (no guarantee)
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.
09-17-2016 12:07 PM
Sorry your so offended about your 6 year old unit. HP lists CPU upgrades that have been tested within the motherboard parameters. BTW, I did have the same board in my HP m8100e CTO. Personally, I have had an Asus GPU fail to work with an Asus motherboard. That cost me $50 return. I was not turned off by Asus motherboards.
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.
09-18-2016 01:21 PM - edited 09-18-2016 01:25 PM
No not about you 🙂
I mean hp just make computers that are almost impossible to upgrade.
Maby because they want you to buy a new hp model so that they can get money?
But I have to say hp have great product quality. Had a pavilion for 3 years and works fine.
Well thanks dean your a great helper and hp expert 🙂
ps: O yea i checked the cpu upgrade and it said amd phenom iix4 9xxx which means xxx can be replaced by numbers. I saw the 965 black edition as a oppotunity but unfortunatley it has a tdp of 125 and this motherboard has a tdp of 95 😕
Im just pretty much going to build a new pc got some parts ready. Will you tell me if the coolermaster cpu fan will work with a Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 i think it will but im not 2 sure. Thanks man 🙂 And is the pesario's psu a atx psu? THANKS