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vernc   10-08-2009 at 05:16:13 AM

I have a Dell 530s and am considering installing a replacement CPU and graphics card. The Mother Board is listed as a Dell ORY007, presently with a E4500 CPU and a X-1300 graphics card.

1. Will the Mother Board and other parts work with a E8400 CPU?

2. Will the 530s PS power a Ge Force 9600 GT Express 2.0 x16 Low Profile Video Card?

Or should I save up for a new machine?

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rand_79   10-08-2009 at 05:22:06 AM
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sell old computer.. build a new computer

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darkguset   10-08-2009 at 05:31:18 AM
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Have a look at this:

http://www.rage3d.com/board/showthread.php?t=33935499

Don't have to throw away your old PC, actually plenty of uses for it!

------------------------------ With great power comes great responsibility
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HappyBison   10-08-2009 at 06:10:22 AM
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1. Yes. But make sure you update the BIOS before installing a new CPU.
2. Yes.

As an additional thing to upgrade -- add some more memory if you did not do it yet. You should have at least 2GB to start feeling better, 4GB would be perfect. Memory is cheap.

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AKM880   10-08-2009 at 08:06:02 AM
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The 9600GT should work, Dell PSU units are actually not that bad. I'm not completely sure on the E8400, but you could do a BSEL mod on the E4500 to make it run at a faster default speed.

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