[SOLVED] Upgrading my processor and power supply.

Sledesma1 · 11-17-2008, 10:43 PM

I was thinking of upgrading my power supply and processor so I could play some games that would meet the system requirements for the next few years or so. Here is the link for the Computer that I have now but the difference is that I have a 2Gb Memory, GeForce 7300 GT graphics Card, and a SB Audigy SE. What do you recommend for a processor and a power supply that's compatible for this computer?

It's HP pavilion media center desktop a1310n

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...reg_R1002_USEN

This is a basic link and if u need more information on show more specifications ask away and what programs that show more of my PC specs. Thank You.

Tumbleweed36 · 11-18-2008, 05:17 AM

Quite honestly, you might want to begin saving for a new rig, because the technology for this older rig might not make upgrades worth your hard earned dollars. As you stated you wanted to make this compatible for games for the next few years and you will have more in a piece by piece rebuild (and still have an outdated rig) than you would if you started and built a new one. That is my opinion.

Sledesma1 · 11-18-2008, 03:37 PM

Thanks for the reply. I really dont want the overhaul just yet, I just wanted the final push and make it last for a few more years before I decided to sell it and make a new one. I wouldve done so a year ago but certain roadblocks put me into a different direction. Unless there are no processors that could be considered upgradable or so forth, then I could start saving money again. Thanks for the reply.

Tumbleweed36 · 11-19-2008, 08:44 AM

If you could find one (scarce as hen's teeth), I do believe (no guarantees) that an AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Dual Core Processor would work in that board. However, I also think you would have to do a bios upgrade for it to work. This CPU would undoubtely be an upgrade for you. There are others that will fit in there, but not as cost conscious as this one.

**linderman** · 11-19-2008, 08:59 AM

I will echo Tumble's advise ...........................

but

if you disagree:

then shop ebay for a used AMD 4400 X2 (make sure its a socket 939 cpu and not AM2)

then you will need a new power supply >>>>> Coolermaster real power pro 650 watt is the hot deal right now at newegg

Video card = ATI 4830 or 9800GT or 8800 GTS or ATI 3870 (shop them for the best deal)

Sledesma1 · 11-19-2008, 10:49 AM

YAY!!!! Thank you very much!!! Thats all I need to know. If all else doesnt go well as I planned then I have no choice but to save on a new rig.

11-17-2008, 10:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sledesma1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 47 OS: WinXP Sp3	[SOLVED] Upgrading my processor and power supply. I was thinking of upgrading my power supply and processor so I could play some games that would meet the system requirements for the next few years or so. Here is the link for the Computer that I have now but the difference is that I have a 2Gb Memory, GeForce 7300 GT graphics Card, and a SB Audigy SE. What do you recommend for a processor and a power supply that's compatible for this computer? It's HP pavilion media center desktop a1310n http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...reg_R1002_USEN This is a basic link and if u need more information on show more specifications ask away and what programs that show more of my PC specs. Thank You.

11-18-2008, 05:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,650 OS: XP Professional	Re: Upgrading my processor and power supply. Quite honestly, you might want to begin saving for a new rig, because the technology for this older rig might not make upgrades worth your hard earned dollars. As you stated you wanted to make this compatible for games for the next few years and you will have more in a piece by piece rebuild (and still have an outdated rig) than you would if you started and built a new one. That is my opinion. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

11-18-2008, 03:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sledesma1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 47 OS: WinXP Sp3	Re: Upgrading my processor and power supply. Thanks for the reply. I really dont want the overhaul just yet, I just wanted the final push and make it last for a few more years before I decided to sell it and make a new one. I wouldve done so a year ago but certain roadblocks put me into a different direction. Unless there are no processors that could be considered upgradable or so forth, then I could start saving money again. Thanks for the reply.

11-19-2008, 08:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,650 OS: XP Professional	Re: Upgrading my processor and power supply. If you could find one (scarce as hen's teeth), I do believe (no guarantees) that an AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Dual Core Processor would work in that board. However, I also think you would have to do a bios upgrade for it to work. This CPU would undoubtely be an upgrade for you. There are others that will fit in there, but not as cost conscious as this one. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

11-19-2008, 08:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,437 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Upgrading my processor and power supply. I will echo Tumble's advise ........................... but if you disagree: then shop ebay for a used AMD 4400 X2 (make sure its a socket 939 cpu and not AM2) then you will need a new power supply >>>>> Coolermaster real power pro 650 watt is the hot deal right now at newegg Video card = ATI 4830 or 9800GT or 8800 GTS or ATI 3870 (shop them for the best deal) __________________ I still know nothing and I respect that fact, striving to improve and, along the way, help anyone that comes from the place that I used to be! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

11-19-2008, 10:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
Sledesma1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 47 OS: WinXP Sp3	Re: Upgrading my processor and power supply. YAY!!!! Thank you very much!!! Thats all I need to know. If all else doesnt go well as I planned then I have no choice but to save on a new rig.