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inviz_   01-18-2008 at 05:05:50 PM

Hi there,

I am running a pentium d processor (2.80ghz).

I bought the system from dell some time ago, and I am enquiring whether it is possible to "drop in " a core 2 duo or quad into the exisiting mobo.

Spec is as follows (cpu-z report)

System is Dell Dimension 9150

Dell OFJO30 motherboard.

Chipset : Intel i945p/pl/g/gz
SB : Intel 82801GB (ICH7/R)
Bios : Dell v.A05
Graphic Interface : PCI-E.
Graphics Card : Nvidia 7600gs
Ram : 2GB



What would be the whizziest cpu i could drop in there, if any (core 2 quad maybe>????

thanks in advance!

inviz_

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inviz_   01-18-2008 at 05:06:39 PM
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that is..pentium D 915 I believe

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rgeist554   01-18-2008 at 05:31:03 PM
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Quote :

Supports Intel® Core%u21222 Duo processor, Intel® Pentium® D processor, Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology and all other Intel® Pentium® processors and Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA775 socket, with scalability for future processor innovations.

 

Source: http://www.intel.com/products/chipsets/945p/index.htm

 

*edit* You're limited to a 1066/800/533Mhz bus... so you'll want to go with an E21xx (800Mhz) or E6400 (1066Mhz) some other chip with an 800Mhz or 1066Mhz bus.


Message edited by rgeist554 on 01-18-2008 at 05:35:07 PM
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inviz_   01-18-2008 at 05:54:56 PM
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Would the Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 775 work? can i just slot it in?
etc.

Thanks for the rapid reply!

Inviz_

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rgeist554   01-18-2008 at 06:07:36 PM
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Should work, it's also a 1066Mhz proc.

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shuyin   01-18-2008 at 06:26:18 PM
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I could be wrong but Dell are a bi*ch when it comes to cpu upgrades so research carefully before buying. Some of their mobos will only take the pentium D's and no C2D's.

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rgeist554   01-18-2008 at 06:41:12 PM
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Yeah, they could have loaded the BIOS to only accept PD chips. I'd call them and verify before you go out and spend $200.

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WindMillMan   05-24-2008 at 05:39:52 PM
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I have a Dell Dimension 9100 with a Pentium D 3.19 GHz.

I would love to pop in a quad core and keep the remainder of the system. What I would like is a Core2 Quad (Q9450) (2.66GHz with a FSB of 1333MHz.)

I am thinking the Pentium D is an 800MHz FSB so it will not work. Advice anyone?

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