I want to upgrade the AMD processor for the compaq presario 6016us and need to know how fast of a processor I can use?

Hello Dear,
with this model only AMD Processors are compatible
please check this

https://www.support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01861126

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Processor upgrade information

The mother board will support any Socket 939 AMD Athlon X2 Processor upto the 4800+ model.

However Socket 939 Processors were discontinued so you may have a hard time finding a "New" one.

www.hp.com and download your drivers.

hard drive:http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Intellipower-WD20EADS-Frustration-Free/dp/B001RB1TIS/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1266265361&sr=1-1-fkmr0 processor: http://www.amazon.com/AMD-HD9750XAGHBOX-Phenom-Quad-Core-2-4GHz/dp/B0016HK7A4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1266265416&sr=1-3
graphics card:http://www.amazon.com/BFG-BFGE981024GTGE-GeForce-Graphics-EcoIntelligence/dp/B00288BH9K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1266265506&sr=1-2
hope helps!!!! :D

CPU/Processor

• Socket: 939
• Supports the following processors:
  • AMD Athlon 64 X2 up to 4800+
  • AMD Athlon 64
  • AMD Sempron

CPU/Processor

• Socket: 939
• Supports the following processors:
  • AMD Athlon 64 X2 up to 4800+
  • AMD Athlon 64
  • AMD Sempron

CPU/Processor

• Socket: 939
• Supports the following processors:
  • AMD Athlon 64 X2 up to 4800+
  • AMD Athlon 64
  • AMD Sempron

Cpu/Processor Type
Socket: 939

• Supports the following processors:
  • AMD Athlon 64 X2 up to 4800+
  • AMD Athlon 64
  • AMD Sempron

for better gaming performance u need a Graphics card of nvidia or abt 4 gb of ram....bt 1.8 ghz processor can't  go smoothly with High performance Games...so its better to change ur motherboard instead of wasting money on such things becoz only selected games will run on 1.8ghz processor...KSHITIJ

As far as laptops go, there is not much room for upgrades as far as CPUs go, you can try contacting Compaq to see if they have an upgrade for the processor but that is a long shot.

The other thing you can do it can your local Computer Repair / Maintenance store and see if they do upgrades for laptops.

Hi zcaldwell1;

You have the option of upgrading your processor without buying a new system. I wouldn't purchase the other system, If you looking to upgrade look at the AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 6400+, that will step you up to 3.2GHz, which is compatible with your motherboard. You can get more information on it HERE. And for more information on your motherboard you can find that HERE.

The only thing you want to make sure off is that you have enough power to handle this processor. If you have a 450 or up power supply you'll be fine.

Good Luck

Mark

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My best advice for this is to not buy it alone, or go in blindly. You should take it to a computer shop, even best buy - take it in with you and their team of experts will gladly help you.

hi, from your reference i could get the info that your pc is running with the mainboard similar to FIC - am37,and with that the below mentioned processors are supported. Recommended Speeds: AMD Athlon? XP 2600+ (266 FSB) AMD Athlon? XP 2400+ (266 FSB) Model 10 w/ 256K Cache AMD Athlon? XP 2400+ (266 FSB) AMD Athlon? XP 2200+ (266 FSB) Model 10 w/ 256K Cache AMD Athlon? XP 2200+ (266 FSB) AMD Athlon? XP 2100+ (266 FSB) Model 8 AMD Athlon? XP 2100+ (266 FSB) Model 6 AMD Athlon? XP 2000+ (266 FSB) Model 8 AMD Athlon? XP 2000+ (266 FSB) Model 6 AMD Athlon? XP 2000+ (266 FSB) Model 10 w/ 256K Cache all the best.. sreejith