I am planning to build a new computer but keeping the same HD, CD drive and cpu. Will my old cpu (Pentium D 2.8ghz duel core) in my dell xps 400 work with my new computer?
2007-12-04 09:52:25 · 3 answers · asked by Fngan 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Yes it should work with most new motherboards on the LGA 775 format. Core 2 Duo should be on your upgrade path. Even the cheap E2140 ($ 70) easily beats the Pentium D 2.8 gHz.
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/display/pentium-e2160_13.html#sect0
But the new Pentiums (E2140 - 2180) are actually wonderful when overclocked.
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/display/pentium-e2160_14.html#sect0
2007-12-04 10:05:58 · answer #1 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the motherboard you plan on putting in the new computer. The motherboard chipset needs to match the CPPU chipset.
Seems like you are keeping a lot of the main components. Why are you building your own?
2007-12-04 17:58:01 · answer #2 · answered by tvor01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u get a motherboard with the correct socket and bus yes ..
2007-12-04 17:57:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋