Check compatibility details for your CPU with the LGA775 motherboard.
Check compatibility details for your CPU with the LGA775 motherboard.
I own an HP Elite 8000 compact desktop with 8GB RAM, a 240-watt power supply, a 1TB hard drive, and an Intel Core 2 Duo E7500. I plan to replace the CPU and install a graphics card along with an SSD in the coming months. I’m uncertain whether my motherboard supports LGA775 Xeon chips, especially since this machine only has a 240-watt PSU and I worry about overheating if I upgrade to a more powerful processor. I believe Xeon models might offer better efficiency and performance. On HP’s site they don’t list Xeon options, but I’d like to know if something like the LGA 775 Xeon X5460 would work—would the BIOS accept it and function properly?
I'm cautious about this. The Xeon might work, but the BIOS could refuse it—a typical HP strategy. I checked the forum thread you mentioned; before proceeding further...
I would receive a superior card. A GT 1030 should be sufficient.
I rely on the computer for 3D modeling and drafting in AutoCAD 2020, so a Quadro card would suit me better due to improved GPU acceleration. The power supply is quite limited, and this model is advertised on HP’s site as officially supported because it draws up to 23 watts. The GT 1030 consumes 72 watts at its peak, which could strain the PSU. This setup should perform better than the built-in graphics: https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nv...626vsm8195 For more info on the NVS 295, see Nvidia’s product page: https://www.nvidia.com/object/product_qu...95_us.html My main worry is whether the PSU can handle both the NVS 295 and an Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 without overload, and if the latter requires additional cooling or if the existing system would suffice. Edited March 24, 2020 by Boomwebsearch
This processor is 95 watts, and you're working hard to get the most out of it. The power source seems to be struggling a bit under the pressure.