CPU Upgrade For my PC

[reaganbfrazier]

I have an HP Compaq 6005, i was wondering if upgrading my cpu to an AMD II X3 B75 was possible. Thank ya.

 

[Martell1977]

It should, but can't guarantee it:
https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-compaq-6005-pro-small-form-factor-pc/4024556/document/c01865086#AbT1
Just make sure you have the latest BIOS.

Kind of curious why you don't just upgrade it to the AMD Phenom II X4 B95.

 

[reaganbfrazier]

It should, but can't guarantee it:
https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-compaq-6005-pro-small-form-factor-pc/4024556/document/c01865086#AbT1
Just make sure you have the latest BIOS.

Kind of curious why you don't just upgrade it to the AMD Phenom II X4 B95.

lmao, it probably sounds stupid, but im only able to spend 20$. So i dont have a choice.

 

[Martell1977]

It should, but can't guarantee it:
https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-compaq-6005-pro-small-form-factor-pc/4024556/document/c01865086#AbT1
Just make sure you have the latest BIOS.

Kind of curious why you don't just upgrade it to the AMD Phenom II X4 B95.

lmao, it probably sounds stupid, but im only able to spend 20$. So i dont have a choice.

Budget restrictions are the perfect reason. If that's what you have to spend, then that's it. It's why we say it's a price/performance ratio and not performance/price.

 

[reaganbfrazier]

It should, but can't guarantee it:
https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-compaq-6005-pro-small-form-factor-pc/4024556/document/c01865086#AbT1
Just make sure you have the latest BIOS.

Kind of curious why you don't just upgrade it to the AMD Phenom II X4 B95.

lmao, it probably sounds stupid, but im only able to spend 20$. So i dont have a choice.

Budget restrictions are the perfect reason. If that's what you have to spend, then that's it. It's why we say it's a price/performance ratio and not performance/price.

Thanks for understanding haha, how exactly do i update bios though

 

[Martell1977]

Download CPUz and on the "mainboard" tab it will show your version. Next go to the HP website, look up the machine drivers and compare the BIOS version there. There should be installation instructions there, if needed. This can be a risky operation so be patient during the process.

 

[dontlistentome]

Usually on older systems you put the new bios on a USB stick and boot from that stick. Then the bios updates, and you will reboot after removing the stick.

I'd just try the CPU without updating the bios. From looking around at the HP site, it sounds to me like support for that CPU was included from the start.

One bit of advice, get an SSD if you don't already have one. It will make your computer a lot more usable. A small 120gb for your OS and a few key programs is all you need. Sandisk makes some cheap ones that work alright, like the 'Plus' and 'Ultra' series.