What is the fastest CPU and Memory available for my PC?

Mike Lynch

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I have an HP EliteDesk 800 G1 PC with an I5 Processor.

What would be the FASTEST CPU and Memory available, that I might upgrade to?

I want to stay with Intel Products, assuming there are non-Intel CPUs available.

If there is a FAST CPU that is "unlocked", if that is the correct term, I'm interested.

I install it without Overclocking and get used to it.

Then I'd educate myself on Overclocking and give it a try.

If there are only "locked" CPU's, whichever is the FASTEST.

Thanks again for helping me enjoy my old age.

Mike Lynch
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 7601 ...Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770 CPU @ 3.40GHz8.00 GBIntel(R) HD Graphics 4000
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Two HP Desktops. One in the Laundry Room / Bed Room.
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770 CPU @ 3.40GHz
Motherboard
Hewlett-Packard 3396
Memory
8.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000
Sound Card
(1) Realtek High Definition Audio (2) Intel(R) Display Aud
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Hanns-G
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 59 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) ATA WDC WD40EZRX-00S SCSI Disk Device (2) HP Officejet Pro 86 USB Device (3) WD My Book 1230 USB Device
PSU
Whatever came with the CMT.
Case
HP CMT Black.
Cooling
Whatever came with the CMT.
Keyboard
Logitech K740.
Mouse
Microsoft Optical Mouse 1000.
Internet Speed
Spectrum 25Mbs.
Antivirus
WebRoot, Microsoft Security Essentials.
Browser
EDGE
Other Info
HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus.
WD MyBook 4TB.
No overclocking on that pc.

It supports intel 4th gen, so i7-4770 is as far as you can go

about £25
:ar: i7-4770

ddr3 ram 1600mhz

2x8gb should be plenty

:ar:
ddr3 ram 1600mhz
 

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    7 X64
    CPU
    i5 8400
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    2x8gb 3200mhz
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    various
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    pure power 11 400w cm
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    Coolermaster
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    g5400
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    ga b365m ds3h
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    8gb ddr4 2400
    PSU
    xfx pro 450w
Mike:

I believe the fastest processor it will support is the Intel Core i7-4790 3.60 GHz.

SIW2 can correct me if I am wrong.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bitIntel Core i7-4790 3.60 GHz32 GB DDR3-1600 MHzIntegrated Intel HD Graphics 4600
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell OptiPlex 9020
OS
Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i7-4790 3.60 GHz
Memory
32 GB DDR3-1600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600
Monitor(s) Displays
Viewsonic 32" LCD
Hard Drives
Kingston SATA 3 240 GB SSD
Internet Speed
Spectrum Internet 1000 Mbps
I had forgotten about that.

More important question is why is Mike doing this? Instead of buying things for that ancient hardware, it makes more sense to get something more recent.

If Mike is fixated on oem machines such as HP, he could buy a second hand 8th gen HP. It is in a different league from earlier generations. But it is a bit fiddly running win7 on those oem machines. Best bet is buy a 300 series intel motherboard, cpu and ram. 8th gen intel cpu is fine
 
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My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    7 X64i5 84002x8gb 3200mhz
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    OS
    7 X64
    CPU
    i5 8400
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    2x8gb 3200mhz
    Hard Drives
    various
    PSU
    pure power 11 400w cm
    Case
    Coolermaster
    Cooling
    cryorig m9i

  • At a glance

    7x64g54008gb ddr4 2400
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    OS
    7x64
    CPU
    g5400
    Motherboard
    ga b365m ds3h
    Memory
    8gb ddr4 2400
    PSU
    xfx pro 450w
I've used nothing but refurbished Dell PC's since 2011, and I have several 4th and 6th generation Intel systems.
The 4th generation systems have an Intel Core i7-4790 CPU and the 6th generation systems have an Intel Core i7-6700 CPU.
I've considered moving up to Dell 8th generation systems, but my dinosaurs do fine for what I need them for.
I would never spend money upgrading hardware in them because it would be much better spent on modern and faster systems.
But it's my guess Mike has more nostalgia for old systems than I do and is willing to spend the money on them.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bitIntel Core i7-4790 3.60 GHz32 GB DDR3-1600 MHzIntegrated Intel HD Graphics 4600
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell OptiPlex 9020
OS
Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i7-4790 3.60 GHz
Memory
32 GB DDR3-1600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600
Monitor(s) Displays
Viewsonic 32" LCD
Hard Drives
Kingston SATA 3 240 GB SSD
Internet Speed
Spectrum Internet 1000 Mbps

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    7 X64i5 84002x8gb 3200mhz
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    OS
    7 X64
    CPU
    i5 8400
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    2x8gb 3200mhz
    Hard Drives
    various
    PSU
    pure power 11 400w cm
    Case
    Coolermaster
    Cooling
    cryorig m9i

  • At a glance

    7x64g54008gb ddr4 2400
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    OS
    7x64
    CPU
    g5400
    Motherboard
    ga b365m ds3h
    Memory
    8gb ddr4 2400
    PSU
    xfx pro 450w
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