R rabanvaly Jun 13, 2018 10 0 10 Jun 13, 2018 #1 aahd2-hy Supports the AMD A8 3870k processor?Yes or no?Please
COLGeek Cybernaut Moderator Apr 6, 2009 59,527 5,294 184,340 Jun 13, 2018 #2 The official answer appears to be no. See here for confirmation (see Processor Upgrade Information): https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c02966470 However, as the AMD A8 3870k is a 100w CPU, I suspect it will work. Keep in mind that with this OEM board, you won't be able to OC the CPU easily, if at all. Upvote 0 Downvote
The official answer appears to be no. See here for confirmation (see Processor Upgrade Information): https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c02966470 However, as the AMD A8 3870k is a 100w CPU, I suspect it will work. Keep in mind that with this OEM board, you won't be able to OC the CPU easily, if at all.
COLGeek Cybernaut Moderator Apr 6, 2009 59,527 5,294 184,340 Jun 14, 2018 #5 Although not on the official list, I suspect you'll be fine. Please let us know the results. Upvote 0 Downvote
COLGeek Cybernaut Moderator Apr 6, 2009 59,527 5,294 184,340 Jun 22, 2018 #9 Good news. Glad it is working well for you. Have fun! Upvote 0 Downvote