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Modernizing all-in-one HP desktops from 2008

Modernizing all-in-one HP desktops from 2008

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emil7777
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03-09-2016, 08:31 AM
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From a CPU standpoint, it appears there’s a strict 45W limit. So any AM3 chip (excluding AM3+) that uses 45W or less should work in theory. RAM-wise, 8GB is the recommended max, though HP hasn’t confirmed this. Swapping the HDD is straightforward. Overall, it doesn’t seem worth it. Would an A4 model be a good choice? Maybe... but I wouldn’t recommend it.
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emil7777
03-09-2016, 08:31 AM #1

From a CPU standpoint, it appears there’s a strict 45W limit. So any AM3 chip (excluding AM3+) that uses 45W or less should work in theory. RAM-wise, 8GB is the recommended max, though HP hasn’t confirmed this. Swapping the HDD is straightforward. Overall, it doesn’t seem worth it. Would an A4 model be a good choice? Maybe... but I wouldn’t recommend it.

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03-09-2016, 09:48 PM
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The top improvement you might make is increasing RAM and installing an SSD. Adding more components beyond that turns the upgrade into a worthwhile choice for purchasing a fresh PC.
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03-09-2016, 09:48 PM #2

The top improvement you might make is increasing RAM and installing an SSD. Adding more components beyond that turns the upgrade into a worthwhile choice for purchasing a fresh PC.

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03-11-2016, 05:58 AM
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This system uses an outdated design. You can't simply change it. The only option is to upgrade to a 4-core Athlon processor. You should have at least 8GB of DDR3 SODIMM memory. Swap the old hard drive for a solid-state drive.
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DRamboPT
03-11-2016, 05:58 AM #3

This system uses an outdated design. You can't simply change it. The only option is to upgrade to a 4-core Athlon processor. You should have at least 8GB of DDR3 SODIMM memory. Swap the old hard drive for a solid-state drive.

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