Hey everyone. My HP computer that I purchased (I know dumb mistake but I learned my lesson) is currently running an AMD Phenom II X6 Processor 1035t running at 2.6ghz.
Since this is a pre built computer from HP, the motherboard/parts of bios are locked and no overclocking can be done.
Money is kinda tight right now, but Im thinking of upgrading to a AMD Phenom II x4 running at 3.5ghz out of the box. Only $144.99 right now.
My question is, since my processor right now is ALREADY a Phenom II with an A3 socket, will I be fine replacing it with another AMD Phenom II with an AM3 socket?
I hear of people having to update their BIOS and stuff when they install a new CPU....thing is mine are pretty much the same line of chips with the same socket so i dont think i should experience any troubles, correct? Since my BIOS is mostly locked, this SCARES ME.
Im just playing it safe guys...budget is tight (broke college student, yay)and if I buy this CPU I want, I want it to work.
Eventually I will be replacing my motherboard so I can overclock the new CPU as well.
I already replaced my videocard to a GTX 560ti superclocked, and that went smoothly so I hope this would too!
Thanks yall!
Since this is a pre built computer from HP, the motherboard/parts of bios are locked and no overclocking can be done.
Money is kinda tight right now, but Im thinking of upgrading to a AMD Phenom II x4 running at 3.5ghz out of the box. Only $144.99 right now.
My question is, since my processor right now is ALREADY a Phenom II with an A3 socket, will I be fine replacing it with another AMD Phenom II with an AM3 socket?
I hear of people having to update their BIOS and stuff when they install a new CPU....thing is mine are pretty much the same line of chips with the same socket so i dont think i should experience any troubles, correct? Since my BIOS is mostly locked, this SCARES ME.
Im just playing it safe guys...budget is tight (broke college student, yay)and if I buy this CPU I want, I want it to work.
Eventually I will be replacing my motherboard so I can overclock the new CPU as well.
I already replaced my videocard to a GTX 560ti superclocked, and that went smoothly so I hope this would too!
Thanks yall!