Hi there guys.
So basically I have a Dell Dimension 5150C that I use thanks to Acer's failed laptop hinges. I have upgraded the RAM from 712MB to 4GB, upgraded the graphics card to a Radeon Sapphire HD 4670 - yes I know, I didn't realise it doesn't fit - and am now looking to upgrade the CPU.
Currently, the CPU is an Intel Pentium 4 single core running at 3.00 Ghz. The socket number is 775 I believe. I am wanting to upgrade to a dual core or core 2 duo - can anybody explain the difference, if there is one? - but I am worried about the motherboard not accepting two cores. I have googled the issue and have found people with dual cores come out of the factory for the 5150c but I am a bit anxious as to whether these are newer revisions to mine.
Can anyone tell me if the Intel Pentium D 945 will run in this PC? And if not can you give a recommendation? Thanks in advance!
PS: Sorry I cannot tell you more specific specifications as I cannot find the PC on Dell's UK site. Probably because it is so old ^^
So basically I have a Dell Dimension 5150C that I use thanks to Acer's failed laptop hinges. I have upgraded the RAM from 712MB to 4GB, upgraded the graphics card to a Radeon Sapphire HD 4670 - yes I know, I didn't realise it doesn't fit - and am now looking to upgrade the CPU.
Currently, the CPU is an Intel Pentium 4 single core running at 3.00 Ghz. The socket number is 775 I believe. I am wanting to upgrade to a dual core or core 2 duo - can anybody explain the difference, if there is one? - but I am worried about the motherboard not accepting two cores. I have googled the issue and have found people with dual cores come out of the factory for the 5150c but I am a bit anxious as to whether these are newer revisions to mine.
Can anyone tell me if the Intel Pentium D 945 will run in this PC? And if not can you give a recommendation? Thanks in advance!
PS: Sorry I cannot tell you more specific specifications as I cannot find the PC on Dell's UK site. Probably because it is so old ^^