Wondering if I could change motherboard on my HP pc?

[boomboom24]

I want to change the motherboard on my pc so I can switch the cpu because I want to get a new gpu but I would need a more powerful cpu than the socket on my motherboard provides. It is an FM2 socket. I have an HP 500-164.
LInk to computer specs: http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03933829
I am looking to get a GTX 960 but don't know if the most powerful cpu in this socket would bottleneck it.

 

[PsyKhiqZero]

Most OEMs use standard parts nowadays. so it should be possible. without pictures of the current mobo and the rest of the parts it's difficult to say for sure. However you looking about buying a new mobo, CPU, GPU and most likely a new PSU. You may as well add a new case to the budget.

 

[boomboom24]

Most OEMs use standard parts nowadays. so it should be possible. without pictures of the current mobo and the rest of the parts it's difficult to say for sure. However you looking about buying a new mobo, CPU, GPU and most likely a new PSU. You may as well add a new case to the budget.

You think that it would be better just to get an athlon 760k? Pair it with the 960 but don't know about the bottleneck it would give, if any.

 

[PsyKhiqZero]

A GTX 960 recommends a 400 watt or better PSU. Most OEM PSUs aren't any more then 350 watt. ify ou going to use a GTX 960 then make sure you PSU is up to snuff. What games are you trying to play.

 

[boomboom24]

A GTX 960 recommends a 400 watt or better PSU. Most OEM PSUs aren't any more then 350 watt. ify ou going to use a GTX 960 then make sure you PSU is up to snuff. What games are you trying to play.

Yeah I already have a 500w psu so that won't be a problem. I'm trying to play more modern games like GTA V and future releases.