I am thinking about upgrading from a Pentium D 3.0Ghz, to an Intel Core 2 Duo E6600. I just want to know if upgrading my MOBO is necessary. The MOBO came with a customized PC from Dell (XPS 400). I'm assuming since the Pentium D is dual-core, I should be able to upgrade without any problems, but I am a real noob when it comes to this kind of stuff. Please give me your input, thanks!
2007-07-12 00:31:48 · 3 answers · asked by merkajoe 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Dell uses proprietary motherboards that tend to be less flexible when it comes to upgrades. Check the date of your BIOS. If it is earlier than 1st quarter of 2006, it might not support Core 2 Duo which was only released last year.
2007-07-12 01:13:46 · answer #1 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First generation Socket 775 Pentium 4/D/XE motherboards might not be compatible with the Core 2 Duo because the power requirements are different. There are a variety of chipsets that support the Intel Core 2 Duo, including Intel's own 945-series, 965-series and the 975X Express. Third party chipsets include the VIA PT890, PT880 Ultra, SiS's 662, nVIDIA's nForce 570/590 SLI and nForce 650 Ultra 650i/680i SLI.
Again though just because a motherboard has one of those chipsets does not mean it's compatible with the Core 2 Duo processor, so check before hand if you are worried about compatibility issues!
2007-07-12 01:19:23 · answer #2 · answered by allan donington 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check what motherboard your pc has you may be able to find this out from the website.Check what processors the mother board will support.the Internet has plenty of information if you keep looking.
2007-07-12 01:17:26 · answer #3 · answered by walt 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋