[SOLVED] CPU Compatibility Once Again

[liam59556]

Okay quick update, i received a used i5-650 from a friend and was unsure of whether it would work with my motherboard due to it being clocked at 3.20GHz and yet the website for my motherboard recommends <== 2.93GHz, but it also recommends CPU's of the i5-6xx series. Will my motherboard downclock the CPU or is this a risk not worth taking?

My Computer Specs are as follows: HP Pavillion p6325a
This has been modified slightly. Added GPU Rx470 and 500W Power Supply
MB: MS-7613 (Iona-GL8E)
CPU: Intel Core i3 540
RAM installed: 2x4GB Kit

The website I referred to
Specifications: https://support.hp.com/us-en/produc...ries/4079858/model/4184718/document/c02072590

If I've missed any stats, let me know

Thanks In advance

 

[SkyNetRising]

Is your current i3-540 working at 3.06Ghz or 2.93Ghz ?
If it is being downclocked to 2.93, then i5-650 will do the same.

 

[liam59556]

Is your current i3-540 working at 3.06Ghz or 2.93Ghz ?
If it is being downclocked to 2.93, then i5-650 will do the same.

Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU 540 @ 3.07GHz, 3067 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)
From my system information I can confirm that it is still running at the original clock however would it still be safe for the i5, since its at 3.20GHz.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Check cpu frequency with CPU-Z.
But yes - it should be safe. i3-540 and i5-650 have same 73W TDP.

 

[liam59556]

Check cpu frequency with CPU-Z.
But yes - it should be safe. i3-540 and i5-650 have same 73W TDP.

Running at 3059.37GHz roughly and 1333.02MHz bus speed. I think thats what you wanted

 

[mgallo848]

In the link you provided if you click the "+" button next to "Processor upgrade information" it says the Maximum processor core frequency <= 2.93GHz regardless if you install an i3, i5 or i7.

I would make sure your BIOS is up to date also.

 

[SkyNetRising]

That 2.93Ghz limitation doesn't make any sense, since we already estabilished that i3-540 on the board runs at 3.06Ghz (not 2.93Ghz).

 

[mgallo848]

It's possible that was the rule when the owner's manual was created. It may have changed with bios updates. That's why I was saying make sure your bios is up to date