- Aug 22, 2013
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Hello there Users of TomsHardware!
I recently got given an old DELL Dimension 520 from my grandparents and decided to see how much performance I could squeeze out of this old machine that I use to play on when I was younger.
I did a little bit of research and managed to find that the motherboard socket was LGA775, after another quick look around I came across the Intel Core 2 Duo E8600. I managed to find this CPU on Ebay and ordered it. Upon fitting the CPU everything went perfectly fine...right until I booted the PC. I noticed straight away that something wasn't right due to the excessive fan speed from booting the system along with there being nothing being displayed on my monitor. I have since taken the new CPU out and replaced the old one that was in there when I got the PC and the system has booted fine.
I have also upgraded the RAM to 1.5GB DDR2 from 512MB of DDR2 along with placing the old intel celeron d 346 CPU back into the system.
I am completely stumped as to why this motherboard has not accepted this new CPU. I have been thinking that it was either the power supply OR the motherboard needs to be flashed?
I have included some links and useful information about the system below:
Dell Dimension E520 Motherboard WG864
CPU-Z Info:
CPU Tab
Mainboard Tab
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Reaperr
I recently got given an old DELL Dimension 520 from my grandparents and decided to see how much performance I could squeeze out of this old machine that I use to play on when I was younger.
I did a little bit of research and managed to find that the motherboard socket was LGA775, after another quick look around I came across the Intel Core 2 Duo E8600. I managed to find this CPU on Ebay and ordered it. Upon fitting the CPU everything went perfectly fine...right until I booted the PC. I noticed straight away that something wasn't right due to the excessive fan speed from booting the system along with there being nothing being displayed on my monitor. I have since taken the new CPU out and replaced the old one that was in there when I got the PC and the system has booted fine.
I have also upgraded the RAM to 1.5GB DDR2 from 512MB of DDR2 along with placing the old intel celeron d 346 CPU back into the system.
I am completely stumped as to why this motherboard has not accepted this new CPU. I have been thinking that it was either the power supply OR the motherboard needs to be flashed?
I have included some links and useful information about the system below:
Dell Dimension E520 Motherboard WG864
CPU-Z Info:
CPU Tab
Mainboard Tab
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Reaperr
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