i eventually want to upgrade my CPU but don't know if i can.

[RustedLegend]

i have a HP m01-f1033wb its cpu currently is Intel® Core™ i3-10100 (3.6 GHz base frequency, up to 4.3 GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, 6 MB L3 cache, 4 cores) is there anything i can upgrade it to?

Thanks in advance

-RustedLegend

[NonSequitur777]

@RustedLegend,

Welcome to our HP User Forum!

Your HP Desktop - M01-F1033wb (9EE50AA), according to: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c06687602, is fitted with the BakerMS motherboard (SSID: 8768).

Upgrading suggestions from one User to a fellow User:

1.) I would consider this processor upgrade: i7-10700 or the i7-10700F if you have a discrete graphics card.

2.) I would install a 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD and make that your primary (boot) drive.

3.) You definitely want to upgrade your power supply, which the specs suggest is a wimpy 180-watt power supply.  You can upgrade your power supply according to: https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktop-Knowledge-Base/Power-Supply-Cross-Reference-for-specific-model..., with a 400-watt power supply (HP p/n: L69242-800), which you can purchase here, for example: https://www.365powersupply.com/product/l69242-800-400w-power-supply-for-hp-86-pro-g2pro-288-g4-g5-mt..., or here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/175359740069?epid=18051721413&hash=item28d44148a5%3Ag%3Ao0QAAOSwMlti2lMz&am....

4.) With a 400-watt power supply, I would recommend upgrading your graphics capability with an HP Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GDDR6, with purchase options here, for example: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=hp+rtx+3060&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&LH_BIN=1&LH_PrefL....

Hope this was helpful.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[RustedLegend]

heyyy I remember you, I did put the 400 watt Psu in my pc already same with the GTX 1650, anyway could you recommend me where I could buy the 1tb ssd and the Cpu (most preferably Amazon or ebay) but anywhere is fine.

thanks.

[NonSequitur777]

@RustedLegend,

Happen to remember you too!

Preferably -that is, in my opinion, you want to purchase drives via Amazon. Here are some quality yet decent priced 1TB M.2 NVMe SSDs -especially the (temporarily) discounted Crucial ($81!):

1.) https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Plus-PCIe-NAND-6600MB/dp/B098WL46RS/ref=sr_1_9?crid=OECAA7CIHTH2&keyw....

2.) https://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-MZ-V8V1T0B-AM-980-SSD/dp/B08V83JZH4/ref=sr_1_4?crid=OECAA7CIHTH2&keyw....

3.) https://www.amazon.com/WD_BLACK-SN770-Internal-Gaming-Solid/dp/B09QV692XY/ref=sr_1_5?crid=OECAA7CIHT....

Looked around for the best i7-10700F deal possible for you and concluded that Amazon too would be the Seller I would recommend at this moment.  I purchased an i7-9700KF from Amazon not all that long ago, meaning, if I was in the market to purchase an i7-10700F right now, this is what I would purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i7-10700F-Desktop-Processor-Graphics/dp/B086MN2XYL/ref=sr_1_2?crid=6QTU....

Hope this was helpful.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[RustedLegend]

Okay how would I make that sdd as the primary boot thing and how would I install the CPU?

[NonSequitur777 · Accepted solution]

@RustedLegend,

How to make the M.2 NVMe SSD as your primary (boot) drive: How to install an M.2 SSD - Step By Step Setup Guide and Windows 10 Install - YouTube -btw: do not worry about an M.2 NVMe SSD heatsink.  You most likely will not need it.

How to replace the processor (HP timestamp 14:10): Removing & Replacing Parts | HP Desktop M01-F0000 | HP Computer Service | @HPSupport - YouTube.  You need thermal paste, such as this example: Amazon.com: ARCTIC MX-4 (incl. Spatula, 4 g) - Premium Performance Thermal Paste for all processors ....

PLEASE NOTE: If you have never replaced a CPU before, here is an example of a detailed how-to YouTube video: How to Install a CPU - YouTube.  If you have never swapped a CPU, preferably you should ask a trusted buddy or family member with prior CPU installation experience to assist you.

And lest I forgot: your HP - Compaq HP M01-F1033wb should be fitted with at least 2 x 8GB of DDR4 PC4-21300, 2666 MHz, Non-ECC, Unbuffered UDIMM, 288-pin RAM sticks. Higher speed RAM sticks can be installed (such as DDR4 PC4-25600, 3200 MHz), but be aware that RAM speed will then be down throttled to 2666 MHz.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[RustedLegend]

Oh I forgot to mention yeah I upgraded the ram already it now currently has 2 32gb ram sticks in there but either then that thank you so much for all your help.

[NonSequitur777]

@RustedLegend,

You are very welcome -glad I could be of assistance.

Have a wonderful Friday/weekend,

NonSequitur777

[RustedLegend]

You to mate you to

[NonSequitur777]

@RustedLegend,

Please be reminded that the i7-10700F (notice the "F") does not have integrated graphics, meaning you need to have a graphics card. This is irrelevant if you have/plan to purchase a discrete graphics card as discussed, but if you are fine without a GPU, then you should get the i7-10700 with integrated graphics, such as this purchase example: Intel Core i7-10700 8-Core 2.90Ghz SRH6Y 2.90GHZ | eBay, or this purchase example: Intel Core i7-10700 2.9GHz LGA1200 (400/500 Series) Comet Lake Desktop CPU 735858447751 | eBay.

Do NOT buy the i7-10700 "K" or "T" versions.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777