Is There Something Wrong Here?

[ivanlbc562]

So I finally built my first PC :thumbsup: and my lack of skills have led me to some problems. So, since my graphics card and windows 7 haven't arrived yet, I decided to keep my motherboard the same until the time being. I had a AMD Athlon II X4 630 @ 2.8Ghz that I upgraded to a Phenom II X4 965 @ 3.4Ghz. So as soon as I boot up I get this Error Message: "ERROR: System fan has failed! service PC to prevent further damage to the computer. Press F2 to continue." I just press F2 and go on with my day until I download CPU-Z and get a 2.1v Core Voltage! WTF D: I didn't even overclock, I can't with this HP mobo. I read that the "safe" voltage is 1.5v My AthlonX4 had a 3 Pin CPU Fan and the Phenom x4 has a 4 Pin.
-Mobo: H-RS880-uATX (Aloe)

 

[Dadofamunky]

The CPU is not compatible with the HP-based system. That mobo was almost certainly not designed to handle ANY CPU upgrade. It's like attempting to upgrade a corporate Dell desktop with third-party RAM or a faster CPU. It pretty much cannot be done. Just because the socket is compatible on a board like this does NOT mean it can be upgraded. These corporate boards are designed to do one thing - run consistently with factory specs and factory configuration. Get a third-party Asus or Gigabyte mobo if you want to use a different CPU.

 

[ivanlbc562]

I actually have one, but can't use it until my OS arrives. Shit, guess I better put my athlon back. Thanks for your help.

 

[Vesku]

The page they linked regarding that HP motherboard does say it supports Phenom II x4 9xx. Seems like OP should put back in the Athlon II and then check to see if there is a voltage setting in the bios. If the option is absent OP should see if the latest bios is newer then the one they are running and consider flashing to it.

 

[ivanlbc562]

The page they linked regarding that HP motherboard does say it supports Phenom II x4 9xx. Seems like OP should put back in the Athlon II and then check to see if there is a voltage setting in the bios. If the option is absent OP should see if the latest bios is newer then the one they are running and consider flashing to it.

Yeah, that's weird since it's compatible. I haven't tried flashing the bios yet. Would the athlon IIx4 bottleneck a GTX-580?

 

[SpeedTester]

Yeah, that's weird since it's compatible. I haven't tried flashing the bios yet. Would the athlon IIx4 bottleneck a GTX-580?

Id be worried about what power supply you have to run that video card.

 

[ivanlbc562]

Corsair 650w...