Changing cpu

[gallicbear]

Hi there. Trying to upgrade my Dell dimension 2400 without changing motherboards, etc. It's running on a Celeron d 2.4 Ghz., Socket 478, Intel Chipset 845. I am happy with the video, which goes at least as high as 1600x900. I also added RAM, and am running on 2 GB. Now, concerning the CPU, there are higher Celeron D, like 3.06 and even 3.20 with that socket #. Would I really gain anything processing speed by using one of these? Thanks for getting back to me.

 

[o1die]

The 3.06 533 fsb should work; starmicro may carry them; also check ebay. I wouldn't pay more than $35.

 

[gallicbear]

Thanks, o1die. Great tip. Starmicro even has a 3.2 Ghz. for $34

 

[o1die]

3.2 won't work on the 845 chipset; only 533 cpus. 3.2 is 800 fsb. It won't post on that board. You will have to change to the 865 chipset for the 3.2.

 

[gallicbear]

Thanks for the info, o1die. I'll go accordingly.

 

[gallicbear]

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