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simper25
Adept I
‎07-08-2018 02:01 AM

How modern can I spec out my desktop?

Recently discovered a gem from a past lifetime and was wondering if I could modify it for gaming purposes.

Would appreciate some advice as to how far into the present this computer would be able to go. Or even if it is worth it.

The computer is an HP p7-1026. Currently running Windows 7 Premium.

Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 840T, 2900Mhz, 4 cores, 4 logical processors

RAM: 14gb

Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 4200

vRAM: 512 mb

Memory: 1TB HDD

Ideally I'd like to purchase Radeon HD 7700 at the least though would consider more modern.

Also considering at least AMD FX 4100 processor.

Any advice would be appreciated.

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elstaci
MVP
‎07-08-2018 07:16 AM

if this is your PC from HP : HP Pavilion p7-1026 Desktop PC Product Specifications | HP® Customer Support .

Your Motherboard has an Integrated HD 4200 Graphic GPU according to HP Support on your Motherboard : HP and Compaq Desktop PCs - Motherboard Specifications, N-Alvorix-RS880-uATX (Alvorix) | HP® Custome...

If you want to upgrade your GPU card you will need to replace the PSU with a more powerful one. According to the link above, your PC has a

  • Form factor: internal ATX
  • Total Wattage: 250W
  • Nominal input voltage range:
    • 100-127V ~ 6A
    • 200-240V ~ 3A
  • Dimensions: 150mm x 140mm x 86mm (5.9 x 5.5 x 3.4 inches)

You will need, at least, a PSU of around 500 watts or higher (depending on which AMD GPU card you want to install)  for the newer AMD GPU cards as per this website: PSU REQUIREMENTS - RealHardTechX  and a PCIe x 16 x8 slot on your Motherboard.

as for the CPU here is what the spec says it is compatible with from the link above:

  • Max TDP: 95W
  • Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades:
       NOTE:
    Only Socket AM3 processors are supported with this motherboard.

    • AMD Phenom II X6 10xxT Six-Core (Thuban core)
    • AMD Phenom II X4 9xx/9xxe/8xx Quad-Core (Deneb core)
    • AMD Phenom II X3 7xx/7xxe Triple-Core (Heka core)
    • AMD Phenom II X2 5xx (Callisto core)
    • AMD Athlon X4 6xx/6xxe (Propus)
    • AMD Athlon X3 4xx/4xxe (Rana)
    • AMD Athlon X2 2xx/2xxe (Regor)
    • AMD Sempron Single Core 1xx (Sargas core)

NOTE: The AMD FX series CPUs are Socket AM3+ and won't fit in this motherboard.

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