i need to upgrade my CPU

newton123 · Feb 23, 2016

Hello community

I would really like help with upgrading my cpu and would like to know what cpu would be a good choice or please let me know what would be compatible cpu for my system. I want to upgrade it as much as possible so please could anyone help me please.

The specs to my pc are as follows,

Operating System
Windows 10 Ultimate 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 @ 2.20GHz 34 °C
Conroe 65nm Technology
RAM
6.00GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 332MHz (5-5-5-15)
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0RY007 (Socket 775) 40 °C
Graphics
SAMSUNG (1360x768@60Hz)
Intel G33/G31 Express Chipset Family (Dell)
Storage
298GB Hitachi HDP725032GLA360 ATA Device (SATA) 36 °C
Optical Drives
TSSTcorp DVD+-RW TS-H653B ATA Device
Audio
High Definition Audio Device

Motherboard
Manufacturer Dell Inc.
Model 0RY007 (Socket 775)
Version ÿÿÿ
Chipset Vendor Intel
Chipset Model P35/G33/G31
Chipset Revision A2
Southbridge Vendor Intel
Southbridge Model 82801IR (ICH9R)
Southbridge Revision 02
System Temperature 40 °C
BIOS
Brand Dell Inc.
Version 1.0.10
Date 15/12/2007

Forever Oleg · Feb 23, 2016

First of all, what is your budget and what are you upgrading for?

newton123 · Feb 23, 2016

Well to be quite honest with you within the last year ive really got interested in computers and bought myself this pc. I have already upgraded the ram from 3 gb to 6. I just basically would like to upgrade in all areas really to get the best out of my pc and so that it performs better. I would like to play games to. so eventually would want to get a better graphics card. Would you suggest second hand cpus. Because they go for really cheap?

Thank you for your reply i am very gratefull

Forever Oleg · Feb 23, 2016

Check your motherboard's manufacturer. Look up the BIOS version you have and the CPUs it supports (first figure out your mobo's BIOS version).

Your BIOS version determines what CPU you can use. You can always update BIOS though.

newton123 · Feb 23, 2016

Ok Thank you so much. To be honest i find it quite baffling lol. But im learning fast. Would it be ok to tell you my bios im using and then maybe you could tell me how to upgrade if thats ok.

Forever Oleg · Feb 23, 2016

newton123 · Feb 23, 2016

bios :Brand Dell Inc.
Version 1.0.10
Date 15/12/2007

Forever Oleg · Feb 23, 2016

The PC is pre-built right? Just to make sure I am looking at the right mobo, what is the PC model?

Forever Oleg · Feb 23, 2016

http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/inspiron-530/configuration

is this it?

Forever Oleg · Feb 23, 2016

$23 new: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B009AG2YJ0/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

Reuse the heatsink you have.

newton123 · Feb 23, 2016

yes the system i bought off some one. When i check model its just saying its a dell inspiron thats all its giving me.
Would you like the full sytem details if that would help.

Once again thank you soooo much in very gratefull.

newton123 · Feb 23, 2016

yes thats the one, exactly that model

Forever Oleg · Feb 23, 2016

E8500 should work.

There are different 530's. Some support quads some don't so it is safe to go with 2Duo E8500 - not a bad CPU.

Do not forget to get new thermal paste when replacing the CPU.

newton123 · Feb 23, 2016

Ok thank you very much, the cpu im using at the moment is a Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 @ 2.20GHz. So will the suggested cpu make a good difference then?

Forever Oleg · Feb 23, 2016

It will have 50%+ more CPU power after the upgrade. I cannot recommend a quad since I do not know the exact model of the PC.

Even then, the dual core will be pretty good.

newton123 · Feb 23, 2016

Ok great thank you very much, Could i just ask how i update my bios or should i install the processor first?

Forever Oleg · Feb 23, 2016

I could not even find the actual BIOS and mobo for your PC.

Let's do this. Try HWInfo and Speccy. See what those say about your mobo. Maybe we will find the exact model.

If the CPU is supported already, why would you update BIOS.

newton123 · Feb 23, 2016

well to be honest im not sure as im new to this but just looking for all new updates. but woul the bios need updating once the new pcu goes in? Im actually getting the system configurations off speccy. Shall i just send you the whole specs that im getting from speccy about the motherboard? would that help? or literally the whole specs of the whole pc? LETS DO THIS LOL, were get there in the end haha thank you for your time very kind

Forever Oleg · Feb 23, 2016

Just send the screenshot from Speccy and HWInfo.

No, if CPU is supported and you put it in, and PC boots up, no BIOS update needed as BIOS already supports it anyways.

newton123 · Feb 23, 2016

Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 @ 2.20GHz 40 °C
Conroe 65nm Technology
RAM
6.00GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 332MHz (5-5-5-15)
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0RY007 (Socket 775) 40 °C
Graphics
SAMSUNG (1360x768@60Hz)
Intel G33/G31 Express Chipset Family (Dell)
Storage
298GB Hitachi HDP725032GLA360 ATA Device (SATA) 37 °C
Optical Drives
TSSTcorp DVD+-RW TS-H653B ATA Device
Audio

Manufacturer Dell Inc.
Model 0RY007 (Socket 775)
Version ÿÿÿ
Chipset Vendor Intel
Chipset Model P35/G33/G31
Chipset Revision A2
Southbridge Vendor Intel
Southbridge Model 82801IR (ICH9R)
Southbridge Revision 02
System Temperature 40 °C
BIOS
Brand Dell Inc.
Version 1.0.10
Date 15/12/2007
Voltage
CPU CORE 1.200 V
MEMORY CONTROLLER 3.024 V
+3.3V 3.328 V
+5V 5.027 V
+12V 12.096 V
-12V -0.256 V
-5V -0.384 V
+5V HIGH THRESHOLD 4.973 V
CMOS BATTERY 1.888 V
PCI Data
Slot PCI
Slot Type PCI
Slot Usage Available
Bus Width 32 bit
Slot Designation PCI1
Characteristics 5V, PME
Slot Number 0
Slot PCI
Slot Type PCI
Slot Usage Available
Bus Width 32 bit
Slot Designation PCI2
Characteristics 5V, PME
Slot Number 1
Slot PCI
Slot Type PCI
Slot Usage Available
Data lanes x16
Slot Designation PCI3
Characteristics 5V, PME
Thats the readings im getting.

So if i install the e8500 and the computer dont boost then just put the old cpu back in update the bios and then re install the update?

Forever Oleg · Feb 23, 2016

http://www.findlaptopdriver.com/dell-0ry007-specs/

It does NOT support Quads so the E8500 is the strongest CPU you can put there (besides E8600 which is $10 more than E8500 but only marginally better so not worth it).

I CANNOT find any BIOS, any support page or any sort of service for that motherboard on manufacturer's website. Seems like you are stuck on the BIOS you have. Honestly, I doubt E8500 will not work. It will work, I am sure.

It will be a good upgrade for ya.

Some other upgrades to consider:
1) HDD --> SSD
2) Get a GPU.

newton123 · Feb 23, 2016

ok cool are go for the e8600 as its a better model for the extra price. Could i just ask if i upgrade to the e8600 what differnces will i see in the pc? Also what is the HDD --> SSD
Get a GPU upgrade for? also can i upgrade the graphics card?

Once again thanks so much you really are so helpfull honestly

newton123 · Feb 23, 2016

I cant see the e8600 specs online for some reason? could you send me the link as im sure you looked it up, many thanks

Forever Oleg · Feb 23, 2016

Just get the E8500 new for $23 while you are paying $40 for a new E8600: http://www.amazon.com/Intel-E8600-3-33GHz-Desktop-Processor/dp/B0046T44YO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1456279720&sr=8-1&keywords=e8600

If buying used, sure, go for it, you can find E8600 under $20 but buying new, it is NOT worth it to get E8600 over E8500. Difference will be so small.

If you upgrade to E8500, you will a jump in performance, less staggering as you increase your CPU power by more than 50%.

GPU upgrade depends on your budget. Yes, you can get a GPU. I see you do not have a dedicated one but are using an integrated one if your CPU. Make sure your PCIe slot is free which I see it is from the mobo specs (it shows slot availability as well). Another factor in getting a new GPU is the power supply you have. If you would like to open up your PC and look at the power supply - the model and brand. Maybe even send a screenshot so I see the clearance in the PC, all the slots, the cables, the setup. The PSU may be proprietary (meaning only Dell PSUs for that exact PC model will fit and no other).

newton123 · Feb 23, 2016

Ok i can send you a picture in the morning once i wake. How would you like me to send it to you? But to be quite honest i believe the dell pc's are made so you can build on it and im sure i seen anoother spare power cable coming out of the cpu anyway. But yes if i took a picture and you could tell me what all the slots were for so i could upgrade it in anywhich way i can that would be so great. But how would you like me to send you the pic?

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