HP Motherboard Upgrade

[zzedd]

I have HP a6683w desktop, removed Vista, has XP, added BFG Tech GS-550 550W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V V2.8 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Power Supply, GeForce 9500 GT 1GB; Mboard= stock Micro-ATX- 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm AM2. I looked at ALL Mboards w/same specs (AM3+) at Newegg and TigerD. Cannot exactly match (mostly I/O port config). Is it too risky for problems? Is only safe way to upgrade is to use supported CPU with stock Mboard, then video card and RAM?

 

[ihog]

All mobos come with their own I/O plate. And you have to find an AM2 or AM2+ mobo, because your AM2 processor isn't compatible with AM3 or AM3+.

So, to get this straight, you want to keep all the components but the mobo?

 

[zzedd]

Want all new components, AM3+, micro ATX Mboard, compatible CPU (no prob), Vcard, RAM. I see same I/O ports config on some mboards, but size not 24cm x 24cm.

 

[ihog]

You might as well get a new case, too.

 

[zzedd]

How bout this- my mboard (AM2) supports Athlon 64 up to 3800+Athlon 64 X2 with Dual Core technology up to 4800+ (up to 65 watt TDP)Sempron - All.
Will this work; AMD HDX920XCJ4DGI Phenom II X4 920 Processor - Quad Core, 6MB L3 Cache, 2MB L2 Cache, 2.80 GHz, Socket AM2+, 125W, No Fan, OEM (Refurbished)

 

[ihog]

From what it looks like, the mobo can't handle any processors that draw more than 65 watts. So, no.