Compaq pro 6300
Compaq pro 6300
I've installed an RX 550 graphics card into my Compact MX 6300 and considered upgrading the CPU to an i5 3470S. The motherboard supports 2nd and 3rd generation I3, I5, and i7 chips, so the question is whether an upgraded CPU would fit. My biggest worry is that the 270-watt power supply might fail under the load.
The CPU should function properly. I might end up using a non-spec model. The 270W should be sufficient for a 550W + any CPU in that socket. Usually there are decent PSUs available too.
I just checked the power supply and it's 240 watts now, not 270. I realized why I didn't upgrade the CPU because the new power supply calculator showed it would be around 226 watts, and the graphics card would add about 15 watts when it's really working hard.
The wattage appears excessive; those Ivy Bridge chips don’t consume much power, so there’s no cause for concern.