Direct processor upgrade from Dell 3Ghz?

SuprSi · 24-11-2005 11:58am #1

I need to find which processors I can upgrade to from a 3Ghz Dell that was bought about a year and a half ago, like what socket the chip is so I can go to Komplett? Anyone upgraded something like this that can point me in the right direction?

Thanks.

Cungi · 24-11-2005 12:02pm

I bought a 3ghz Dell bout 2 years ago. Socket 478. Not much choice for upgrading. poop:(

WexCan · 24-11-2005 12:03pm

Prob a skt 478. Check what model the sys is and the socket type should be on the Dell site

SuprSi · 24-11-2005 12:08pm

Thanks lads, it's for my brothers Christmas present and he's in college so I may not get a chance to see the machine, but 478 does sound about right as I think he mentioned it before. Thanks again

Khannie · 24-11-2005 12:18pm

You need to check what the bios supports too....the only dell I ever owned didn't offer much in the room of processor upgrade support.

maidhc · 24-11-2005 1:05pm

Is there any point upgrading? You will hardly notice the difference... For the money you could buy something like a TFT, big hard drive, lots of ram, etc etc and would be a better return on your investment.

Wolverine_1999 · 24-11-2005 1:35pm

maidhc wrote:

Is there any point upgrading? You will hardly notice the difference... For the money you could buy something like a TFT, big hard drive, lots of ram, etc etc and would be a better return on your investment.

I agree. It's pointless upgrading a 3ghz processor, unless you are moving to an AMD FX-51 or something!

A nice 19inch TFT with 8ms response time for €300 would be A LOT better

commited · 24-11-2005 3:54pm

Yeah, dont bother with the processor upgrade.
A nice TFT or more ram is a good idea

SuprSi · 24-11-2005 3:56pm

I agree, and thanks for the suggestions!

Direct processor upgrade from Dell 3Ghz?

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