I was able to double my computer's CPU capabilities (and upgradedfrom 2 cores to 4 cores), and it was at a low cost. I maxed out the ram (16G) and installed a 1T HDD as well, and I might install an SSD for the OS. This was worth every penny, and the cost and shipping prices were right. My Lenovo M78 has new life as a Linux machine (I use Fedora Linux on most of my computers), and it is a production-level computer again. An independent GPU could make it a gaming machine as well, but I use multiple monitors for my work, and now this computer has the muscle for it. The CPU came with the paste (all you need is a large drop in the middle, and clean off the old paste before applying the new stuff), and four screws. It was easy to install. I have a Windows machine that I render video on, and it has a A10-5700 installed, but this chip is faster. Always Google the make and model to get the chipset info and Google your chipset to find out which CPUs are compatible with your machine, and the manufacturer's service manual should tell you which CPUs were avaliable for your machine. If they do not, Google the chipset and there are sites that have the information. AMD CPUs run at a higher temperature than their Intel counterparts, but as long as your fans are all functioning and you clean the dust out of your computer regularly, that should not present a problem. If it still runs hot, invest in a replacement power supply of a higher wattage level. There are aftermarket replacements for most of them (even the odd-shaped property models). It does not take special software, and you will know if you did it right as soon as you turn it on. There are a ton of YouTube videos that will show you how to install a CPU (maybe the exact model you have). These chips are not expensive, and getting a replacement is not difficult. I recommend domestic sellers (if you can), because the part will ship many times faster. The ones from other countries are cheaper, but they take much longer to ship, and they might sit in customs for a week or two. This upgrade should extend the life of the machine for at least another two years or more. I use Linux, and I have Arch running Gnome 3 on a machine that is 12 years old, because I maxed out the CPU, RAM, and installed a larger HDD. It is a hobby machine, but it does all the office and web-based work that I need. A CPU upgrade made all the difference in the world, and it is a more bang for the buck solution to get better performance. Computer performance is all about removing all bottlenecks from the system that would slow it down. CPU, RAM, and Drive speed are easy to solve, and an additional GPU to handle the graphics load will help. Always do your research first, read up on what is compatible for your machine, ask an expert or watch a ton of Videos on how to do what it is that you are planning on doing before you open the case, make sure that you have the right tools, and do ALL of that before buying parts. This AMD A-10 was the top of the line for years, and it still performs well. I had an A-6, and it had limitations that I was running up against in my work. The latest version of Windows 10 was slowing it down, and I only use Windows when I have to, and I know that my machines run warmer when Windows is running because it uses that much more power and system resources than Linux, and I am running the more heavy distributions (Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.).Read full review
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AMD Processor is working awesomely!
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Worked exactly as expected. Easy to install and posted right up when the button was pressed!
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Amazing value, that enables you to get the most out of a FM2 motherboard.
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Awesome sauce. What can you expect it's AMD.
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