Motherboard and Cpu compatibility [Nobody knew on the cpu forum]

[ShortFuze]

I just ordered the A8-3870k Black Edition (i know it was stupid of me since i don't know if they're compatible yet)

I have AAHD2-HY (Holly) motherboard... Help please?

 

[unknownofprob]

the A8 3870K isn't on the motherboard support list, though there is a slight chance it may still work.

 

[ewok93]

You need a new motherboard, no other option.

 

[ShortFuze]

I don't have the money for a new motherboard D: Do you have any logical reason on why it will work or may not work based on your knowledge of cpu's/motherboards?

 

[thx1138v2]

Or maybe you can return it and get one of the ones shown at the HP web site that is compatible.

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02966470&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en#N124

Scroll down to Processor Upgrade Information

 

[unknownofprob]

supports a max 100W TDP processor which the 3870k is, but there is minimal reason for it to work even though it is the same socket.

 

[Calvin7]

Supported Processors:
AMD A8-3850 (Liano) quad core 100W
AMD A8-3800 (Liano) quad core 65W
AMD A6-3650 (Liano) quad core 100W
AMD A6-3600 (Liano) quad core 65W
AMD A4-3400 (Liano) dual core 65W
AMD E2-3200 (Liano) dual core 65W
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02966470&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en

The A8-3870k is similar to the A8-3850.

 

[ShortFuze]

Supported Processors:
AMD A8-3850 (Liano) quad core 100W
AMD A8-3800 (Liano) quad core 65W
AMD A6-3650 (Liano) quad core 100W
AMD A6-3600 (Liano) quad core 65W
AMD A4-3400 (Liano) dual core 65W
AMD E2-3200 (Liano) dual core 65W
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02966470&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en

The A8-3870k is similar to the A8-3850.

That could be due to the fact that this processor wasn't out at the time that they released this build and they just didn't update it as it's an old build. I just want to know for sure talking to you experts of tomshardware

 

[ewok93]

Well, you can try updating your BIOS, but I would return the motherboard and get a compatible one.

 

[unknownofprob]

as is said, there is a chance it will work in that motherboard. The A8 3850 and A8 3870k are quite similar indeed, outcome may indeed be it'll work, I'll look into it more.

 

[ShortFuze]

as is said, there is a chance it will work in that motherboard. The A8 3850 and A8 3870k are quite similar indeed, outcome may indeed be it'll work, I'll look into it more.

I really appreciate that man, thanks for making my problem one of your own. It really means alot.

 

[ShortFuze]

I just called HP up and they're saying that it won't work. I asked why and they just keep repeating the list that's on the website. I kept telling them how it's the same socket type etc, but they just keep repeating that list. Seems like they have no actual reason or have any experience at all in computer hardware. I would like more opinions on this thread please.

 

[ewok93]

It's likely they just have not released a BIOS that supports it, so not much you can do past that even if the hardware works.

 

[unknownofprob]

Research done, the problem is, the CPU could work with that motherboard but HP haven't been bothered to release a BIOS that will work with your motherboard, So it could work if they did but it won't because they haven't released a BIOS for your CPU. Sorry, nothing much you can do.

 

[ewok93]

Well you can get a job with HP and get into a high up position, convince them to release a BIOS for it, and all that...