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Last edited by Kevinsilhouette; 11 Jan 2011 at 20:22.
Yeah, I did not want to get into that one. Unless you do a very thorough research on all the elements, you are running a big risk that it might not work and your nice new CPU will becomes a decorative paper weight. But in all cases, you must stick with the 95W - unless you want to burn your board.
Ok I found 1 of 2 posts on HP support site. "I just installed a AMD Phenon II X4 925 2.8ghz cpu. It is the 95w version and the revision is C3. Thought I would pass this along to others if you are looking to upgrade." He has the same machine as me!Compaq CQ5210F processor upgrade success - HP Support Forum
Thanks every one for the help =D!
You do realize that Athlon II x2 215 you already have in there is an AM3 CPU.
AMD Processors for Desktops: AMD Phenom
Kevin,
I caution you from ordering any new CPU's till you call HP. As you had posted the mobo spec's show clearly that it's a AM2+. I would confirm that the AM3 chips with a 95 watt or less rating will work, you may also want to call AMD. I've called them several times and the support department at AMD is tops!
Motherboard Specifications, M2N68-LA (Narra5) HP Pavilion Slimline s5107c Desktop PC - HP Customer Care (United States - English)
Yes before I do drop money I want to make sure thats why I came to you guys. Especially since my knowledge of hardware is still Novice =D. But, Thanks to you and every one who helped me out it means a lot. I am going to be sending an Email to HP and I will also see what AMD has to say.