If my computer originally came with a Pentium D processor, What can I swap it out for(other than a Pentuim D)?

Question

I have a pentium D 3.46 Ghz processor that came preinstalled in this comp

I want to install a Core 2 duo.

Please let me know if ANY processor would fit. thanks!

Answer 1

I think your Pentium D will be installed on a mobo with an LGA 775 socket, so you should be able to upgrade to a Core 2 Duo without trouble.

EDIT

Just to correct some later posts, I think you'll find the Pentium D is already dual core (not just making use of Hyper-Threading) and the Core 2 Duo is most certainly not Quad core. The Core 2 Quad on the other hand is.

Not that I am that boned up on it, but I think the Core 2 use much less power so gain in efficiency and are capable of more processing due to more pathways on the chip and a faster Front Side Bus.

Answer 2

A pentium D 3.46 is a Socket 775 processor. It is an "Extreme Edition" processor btw, and very fast and highly desirable. They are both expensive and hard to find. If you have one you might want to hang on to it. They excel at high demand use like Gaming and/or digital image processing.

A Intel Core 2 Duo is from a whole other processor family. It uses the same socket for mounting, and may work with your existing motherboard. It is rated at a slower speed than a Pentium D but is actually faster. This is because it has 4 processors instead of two. So to get an accurate speed comparison try this.
A Pentium D 3.46Ghz is roughly 2-3.46Ghz processors working seperately (hyperthreading)
A Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4Ghz is actually the equivelent to 4- 2.4Ghz processors. It can be faster, but under some things it might not. This is because it still is basically a 2.4Ghz chip, not a 3.46Ghz chip. Under applications that cannot use hyperthreading you would actually see a reduction in speed.

To use a Core 2 Duo, your motherboard must be able to recognise it, and also be compatible with the rest of your system. Specifically memory, if there is a difference in FSB speed.

Answer 3

No because of the fact the Pentium D processor is socket LGA775 and the i5 and i7 processor are LGA1155. you will would desire to alter the motherboard in the experience that your wanting to enhance to a i5 or i7 processor yet then you somewhat would would desire to look right into a sparkling confusingchronic in the experience that your confusing drives interface is IDE or PATA and not SATA like motherboards synthetic as we communicate have SATA ports. Your probable going to would desire to purchase new RAM like DDR3 considering you have have been given older RAM like DDR2 which will now no longer in good shape into greater recent motherboards RAM slots. you have have been given to look right into a sparkling power furnish aswell because of the fact the i5 or i7 processors consume greater power than old Pentium D processors. Your greater valuable of only procuring or construction a sparkling pc particularly than upgrading a older device.

Answer 4

As long as it's the correct socket, the CPU will fit. Like the first guy said it is most likely socket LGA775. That is the latest socket Intel processors use. If the motherboard does not support the newer processor, there should be a BIOS upgrade you can download from your motherboard manufacturer's website that will enable it to handle the upgrade. Happy computing!

Answer 5

First you need to know if your cpu socket is 478 or 775. If 775, you need to know what motherboard you have so you can check in the internet if it supports Dual Core. The best I can say is, check what motherboard you have (if you still have the box or if not, open the PC and take a look at the motherboard with the number). Search it like this *motherboard model* Specifications.

Answer 6

Sorry someone called you stupid, obviously they're not very bright themselves.

Find out what kind of motherboard you have. If you own e-machines, dell e.t.c, you can call them and they'll usually tell you.

However, Pentium D, is an excellent processor, and I would keep it. I own it and do all kinds of things on my comp with it. Yours is even better than mine, as mine only runs at 3.0 ghz.

Answer 7

All chips up to Core2Duos are electrically compatible to Pent D. However, BIOS may not recognize CPUs produced after it was released.

In real-life situations, it won't make that much difference between P-D and Core2Duo. (don't be mislead by benchmarks!) I would suggest spending the money by adding more memory.

Answer 8

Stupid, call customer support