Can I upgrade my processor to the new Dual Core Duo 2
Current Specs
Pentium 4 3.0Ghz Prescott
CPU Package Type 775 Contact LGA
BIOS Type Phoenix (03/03/06) [ BIOS ]
BIOS Properties:
Vendor Dell Inc.
Version A08
Release Date 03/03/2006
Size 512 KB
Boot Devices Floppy Disk, Hard Disk, CD-ROM, LS-120
Capabilities Flash BIOS, Shadow BIOS, Selectable Boot, EDD, BBS
Supported Standards DMI, APM, ACPI, PnP
Expansion Capabilities PCI, USB
Processor Properties:
Manufacturer Intel
External Clock 800 MHz
Maximum Clock 4000 MHz
Current Clock 3000 MHz
Type Central Processor
Voltage 1.7 V
Status Enabled
Upgrade ZIF
Socket Designation Microprocessor
Motherboard Properties:
Motherboard ID <DMI>
Motherboard Name Dell OptiPlex GX280
Front Side Bus Properties:
Bus Type Intel NetBurst
Bus Width 64-bit
Real Clock 200 MHz (QDR)
Effective Clock 800 MHz
Bandwidth 6400 MB/s
Memory Bus Properties:
Bus Type Dual DDR2 SDRAM
Bus Width 128-bit
Real Clock 200 MHz (DDR)
Effective Clock 400 MHz
Bandwidth 6400 MB/s
Chipset Bus Properties:
Bus Type Intel Direct Media Interface
Motherboard Manufacturer:
Company Name Dell Computer Corporation
Product Information http://www.dell.com
BIOS Download http://support.dell.com
Is there a way that I can have the Real Clock of my RAM go up to 400mhz instead of 200mhz and for my front side bus go up to 800Mhz instead of 200Mhz.
I would like to upgrade to the:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz 4M sharing L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail
and probably add 2 more GB of DDR2 ram to my system to have a total of 4GBs of RAM.
Want to increase my hard drive space to
160GB
320GB
320GB
500GB (add this drive to the collection for data storage, for my 3d renders, and photoshop work)
Yeah that's almost 1.5TB or storage. I am starting to run out I need to reformat my computer but I wanted to upgrade the processor and everything so it will be seen for the fresh install.
Also does anyone know where to find the Everest Home Edition setup file. I can't find mine on my pc anymore. (It gives you really nice detailed system information)
Pentium 4 3.0Ghz Prescott
CPU Package Type 775 Contact LGA
BIOS Type Phoenix (03/03/06) [ BIOS ]
BIOS Properties:
Vendor Dell Inc.
Version A08
Release Date 03/03/2006
Size 512 KB
Boot Devices Floppy Disk, Hard Disk, CD-ROM, LS-120
Capabilities Flash BIOS, Shadow BIOS, Selectable Boot, EDD, BBS
Supported Standards DMI, APM, ACPI, PnP
Expansion Capabilities PCI, USB
Processor Properties:
Manufacturer Intel
External Clock 800 MHz
Maximum Clock 4000 MHz
Current Clock 3000 MHz
Type Central Processor
Voltage 1.7 V
Status Enabled
Upgrade ZIF
Socket Designation Microprocessor
Motherboard Properties:
Motherboard ID <DMI>
Motherboard Name Dell OptiPlex GX280
Front Side Bus Properties:
Bus Type Intel NetBurst
Bus Width 64-bit
Real Clock 200 MHz (QDR)
Effective Clock 800 MHz
Bandwidth 6400 MB/s
Memory Bus Properties:
Bus Type Dual DDR2 SDRAM
Bus Width 128-bit
Real Clock 200 MHz (DDR)
Effective Clock 400 MHz
Bandwidth 6400 MB/s
Chipset Bus Properties:
Bus Type Intel Direct Media Interface
Motherboard Manufacturer:
Company Name Dell Computer Corporation
Product Information http://www.dell.com
BIOS Download http://support.dell.com
Is there a way that I can have the Real Clock of my RAM go up to 400mhz instead of 200mhz and for my front side bus go up to 800Mhz instead of 200Mhz.
I would like to upgrade to the:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz 4M sharing L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail
and probably add 2 more GB of DDR2 ram to my system to have a total of 4GBs of RAM.
Want to increase my hard drive space to
160GB
320GB
320GB
500GB (add this drive to the collection for data storage, for my 3d renders, and photoshop work)
Yeah that's almost 1.5TB or storage. I am starting to run out I need to reformat my computer but I wanted to upgrade the processor and everything so it will be seen for the fresh install.
Also does anyone know where to find the Everest Home Edition setup file. I can't find mine on my pc anymore. (It gives you really nice detailed system information)
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Comments
Optiplex GX280 is from 2004, it is a little old to have the upgrade compatibility with Core 2. Although I am not optimistic you can only be sure by checking with Dell. But, Dell usually prefers to sell a new computer instead of enabling upgrades. If you confirm with Dell that upgrade is not an option, keep an eye on this company, they might come up with an upgrade kit in the future.
www.powerleap.com
These guys came up with many upgrade kits in the past.
Since Dell does not have any FSB settings in the BIOS, you can try clockgen to play with FSB, PCI, and RAM settings.
Socket compatibility does not guarantee the upgrade, e.g. many old socket 478 boards produced for Northwood did not support the new socket 478 Prescott chips. I would not risk burning out a Core-2 chip by testing in the socket. Maybe I am too cautious, but if it is tested, I am curious to see the result
You can also give dell a call they "might " be able to help you....
And Sledge, you have to check on stuff before giving advice such as that, man. If he drops a C2D into that board it could very well fry both mobo and proc. Remember, this is Intel we are talking about and Intel doesn't like to give you much future upgradeability in anything they sell.
As for you memory and fsb speed go PP, your system is already running at the proper frequencies. The 800 MHz system bus is merely a 200 fsb that is quad pumped (Intel architecture for the interconnect between proc and MCH) and DDR memory is double pumped (2 operations per clock cycle).
Good research and perfect help muddocktor
I did not even notice that the chipset was 915, maybe I should not try to help while you guys are doing this.
Yes, you did say to check and see for a bios upgrade or call Dell, but some folks wouldn't read past the quoted statement.
Remember Sledge, this is Intel we are talking about. The same folks that gave us RDRAM and several different chipset designs incompatible with future processors. You really have to watch these things with Intel based stuff; much more so than with chipsets designed for AMD. While Intel can turn out some excellent products, they will also milk their fanboys for every nickel they can on upgrades. :rolleyes2: