will my Intel Pentium 4 3.0Ghz motherboard support a Intel core 2 duo?

emptyspiral82 · Nov 15, 2014

I have a 2005 dell xps 600 gaming computer with a Intel Pentium 4 3.0Ghz cpu, 4 ram slots and currently a nividia GeForce 6800 graphics card. And my motherboard says sli ready on it but i don't know the model number of it. Anyone know if i can upgrade to a core 2 duo cpu without changing motherboards ??? Trying to meet minimum requirements to play W.O.W. without buying a whole new computer ATM. Any info? Plz.

ThatVietGuy · Nov 15, 2014

Judging from the CPU you currently have you can't upgrade to a C2D. The CPU you have now is socket 478 whereas C2D is LGA 775 - NOT COMPATIBLE.

emptyspiral82 · Nov 15, 2014

Dammit !!! And with a new motherboard my graphics card and ram won't fit cause they're ddr2. Should i bother getting a new mobo,cpu,ram and graphics card or just buy a whole new computer?

ThatVietGuy · Nov 15, 2014

Buy a new computer, those parts are outdated and you can do better with more modern components.

emptyspiral82 · Nov 17, 2014

Thanks for the info guys. So from what i've researched i'd cost me bout 300 in used\refurbished parts to bring mine up to par if it's even possible, and a new tower only setup would cost 500 to 800 plus... so it's just a matter of cheaper temporary fix Vs. Much more expensive long term fix...basically.

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