Motherboard type or model

[mfmoustafa]

Good day everyone
I have a hp z210 equipped with a Xeon e3-1240 v2 LGA1151 socket
How can I know what processers can I replace it and still be compatible with the system and motherboard
Thanks in advance

 

[gbrownie5]

To know what processor you can use, just search by the socket type you have. Since you have LGA1155, you could use any of these,

https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007671%2050001157%20600095610&IsNodeId=1&Description=lga1155%20proccesor

Note: Double check the socket type matches your motherboards (LGA1155).

EDIT: The Paladin is right you need LGA 1155, I've updated links to avoid confusion

 

[The Paladin]

@gbrownie5
never assume the OP has correct information.

@mfMoustafa
1) the Xeon E3-1240 V2 is not LGA1151 BUT LGA1155 as per Intel web site : https://ark.intel.com/products/65730/Intel-Xeon-Processor-E3-1240-v2-8M-Cache-3_40-GHz
and since HP reports the HP Z210 Convertible Minitower Workstation and HP Z210 Small Form Factor Workstation has using LGA1155 CPUS I will assuming your information above was a typing mistake.

now what CPU you can upgrade on this Z210 computer depends a lot on the motherboard you have inside the case.
so I have questions I need you to answer

1) Tower or Small Form factor ?
yes it matters the SFF and Mt use different motherboards.

2) look inside your case on the motherboard itself, you shoud see a white label around the PCIE slots, it will have a name (likely Foxconn) and possibly a model of the motherboard, can you provide this to me. (image below showing example)

3) all Z210 are designed with a product code that is on a label normally on the Computer case (usually top or rear panel), it should be in this type of format , can you please find and provide this information as well. (example : Part Number: QY092US#ABA )
thank you



HP ref :https://support.hp.com/us-en/products/identify?q=HP%20Z210&filter=

 

[mfmoustafa]

Ye it was a typing mistake (sorry for the trouble )
1- it’s a mini-tower
2/3-

https://m.imgur.com/a/EtEVS

And can you tell me what is the maximum type of ram that can support?
I know it can support ddr3 1333 ecc type but can it support any other type?
So many thanks and I’m sorry if I’m asking too much

 

[The Paladin]

According to HP: https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-z210-convertible-minitower-workstation/5053199/model/5053204/document/c02794662#AbT1

Max ram is 16GB
you have 4 slots, and they can accept 1,2 or 4GB ram ddr3-1333 NON ECC or ECC but not a Mix of CC and NON ECC on the board.
so your looking for to max it then 4x4GB DDR3-1333 NON ECC is more common to find.
Note: you could attempt putting DDR3-1600 or 1866 in it, and in theory the ram will run at 1333, BUT I cannot guarantee it will actually work on your motherboard.

As for CPU upgrade, the best I make out for your motherboard is the following information : http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-Intel_(chipsets)/C206.html
For what CPU could be run on it. Again the best in that category would be E3-1290 v2, and pretty common to find them on Ebay, though 1285 v2 will be abundant and cheaper. (of course this all depends where you live on this planet)

you know your processor isn't bad at all, it is a 4c/8t system and if you compare it to an I7-3770 it is only 200 points lower than it on passmark web site , and if you upgraded to a E3-1290 v3, you would find performance rated cvomparable and possibly a little faster than an I7-3770K, which isn't much to be honest for the price tag attached to that CPU (ebay roll about 250-300$)

=1190&cmp[]=2&cmp[]=1774]https://www.cpubenchmark.net/compare.php?cmp[]=1190&cmp[]=2&cmp[]=1774

personally I would keep the CPU and get for the money a better video card, and since you HP comes with a 400 W power supply you could easily (if it fits in
the case (see note below)a 1060 6gb and would make very good gaming box.

Note:
regarding dimanesions of the case, you will have to check yourself but the HP web site states:
Standard minitower orientation: 447 x 178 x 455 mm (17.6 x 7 x 17.9 in)

so I think you would be good. the only hiccup I can see with your system does the power supply have 2x6+2 PCI power cords, if not then you would have to upgrade the power supply as well.

hope I answer your questions