Swithching to a different manufacturing process

[DayxDreaming]

i currently have a Dell computer i bought around 2005-2006. i want to switch to a faster processor than what i have. Pentium D 805 95nm 2.66Ghz 533 FSB. i tried a core 2 E7200 but my system didnt start. im looking into pentium dual core processors but theyre all manufactured in 45nm technology. would i be able to use those or do i have to look for another 95nm pentium processor for my system to function???

 

[ausch30]

You would have to find out what motherboad you have and what chipset and find out what chips it supports. What model Dell do you have?

 

[DayxDreaming]

I Have A Dimension Dm051

And A Dell 82945G Chipset. Thats what it says on sandra.

 

[turboflame]

First of all the PD 805 is 90nm

You have to see if your mobo supports a newer cpu (chances are it won't). At the very least you'd need to flash the bios.

 

[WR2]

You probably have a Dell Dimension 5100 with a 945 motherboard.
Best place to check for upgrade options is the Dell Support forums.
But I have a feeling the best upgrade options you'll have will be 65nm Pentium D 945 3.4Ghz or there about. Hardly worth the trouble upgrading IMO.

A P33/P43 motherboard and that C2D E7200, plus DDR2 667 or 800 RAM would be a worthy upgrade.

 

[DayxDreaming]

You probably have a Dell Dimension 5100 with a 945 motherboard.
Best place to check for upgrade options is the Dell Support forums.
But I have a feeling the best upgrade options you'll have will be 65nm Pentium D 945 3.4Ghz or there about. Hardly worth the trouble upgrading IMO.

A P33/P43 motherboard and that C2D E7200, plus DDR2 667 or 800 RAM would be a worthy upgrade.

Yaah. Ive been Trying to find a 65nm Pentium D. At Micro Center and Newegg. I Think Frys also. or another 90nm Pentium D. But they all Say its manufactured in 45 nm which is why i was asking if that kind would work with mine.

Might as well save up to build a new waaay better comp.