Possible processor upgrade

[:job2]

I have a Dell Dimension E520 with a pentium D 2.8GHz processor. I wanted to know what processors could my mobo handle? Please don't say 'look on google' or give me a like to google because I have tried but I don't really understand that kind of stuff so it makes no sense to me :(

[Galaxay]

As far as im aware, Dell used the BTX motherboards in them computers, so i don't think alot work with it as BTX failed.

http://www.nulime.com/Core-2-Duo-E6300-CPU-BTX-2-0/p164881

E6300 should do though.

[DarrenToogood]

I am not sure what the mobo would be, however you might aswell upgrade your whole system, to a:

Quad Core
4GB RAM
250GB HDD (Which you already have)
Asus Mobo
Nvidia GeForce 8000 and upwards graphics card
Gaming Case

Why spend £125 getting a Core 2 Duo for your current computer, when you can spent £500 on a total system. Its not just about upgrading the processor, you then have to look at the Mobo, cooling, sizes, PSU etc.

I reccomend upgrading your whole system. Here is a little guidence...


Motherboard:
ASUS P5KC AiLifestyle Series iP35 Socket 775 8 channel audio ATX Motherboard
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/132275
£72.82

CPU:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G0 Stepping (2.4GHz 1066MHz) Socket 775 L2 8MB Cache (2x4MB (4MB per core pair) Retail Boxed Processor
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/131950
£155.97

RAM:
Corsair 4GB Kit (2x2GB) DDR2 800MHz/PC2-6400 XMS2 Memory Non-ECC Unbuffered CL5(5-5-5-18) Heat Spreader Lifetime Warranty
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/130429
£64.00

HDD:
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 - 500 GB - SATAII
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/130826
£62.86

DVD:
Sony DRU-190S 20X DVD±RW DL & DVD-RAM Serial ATA - Retail Multi Bezel & Nero
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/142274
£19.90

Case:
Antec Nine Hundred - Gaming Case with 200mm Top Fan - No PSU
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/118268
£68.94

PSU:
Corsair HX Series 520W Modular PSU - ATX12V v2.2 APFC
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/114945
£65.44

Artic Cooling Heatsink
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/105994

[:job2]

The computer is 12 months old :|

[DarrenToogood]

EEK, a year old and you bought it with a Pent D processor!...

Could you tell us the full specs of the computer, then I can advise you more.

[Galaxay]

I wouldnt buy a complete new computer unless you have a good reason too.

[N!ck]

There is nothing wrong with the processor you have for the majority of tasks. What you wanting a new one for?

[:job2]

My current ones really slow :(

Specs are:
Intel pentium D 2.8GHz
3GB DDR2 RAM (originaly came with 1gb)
Came with onboard graphics but I upgraded my graphics card

What else do u need to know

[Robbie]

Download CPU-Z and post your mobo info.
http://www.cpuid.com/download/cpuz_144.zip

[Galaxay]

IIRC it gives next to no info, its some stupid model dell has made.

[:job2]

il get an image 1 sec

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/368/moboinfoan5.th.png (http://img101.imageshack.us/my.php?image=moboinfoan5.png)

[Galaxay]

Go to the 'Mainboard' tab.

[:job2]

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/246/moboinfofj3.th.png (http://img444.imageshack.us/my.php?image=moboinfofj3.png)

[Robbie]

Any of these
http://www.ebuyer.com/search/?sortfilter=ascend&strSearch=socket+775&bolShowAll=true&intCatID=22&bolShowAll=true&limit=10&page=1

Should be fine

[Zaub]

Usually Dell make it hard to upgrade. They usually only have parts suited for their computers. For example, if you want to upgrade your RAM, your have to buy the RAM sticks from the Dell website.

Pretty sure it's different with processors though. I recently decided to upgrade my processor, but my motherboard only fit old AMD ones so I've decided to buy a new PC. Needed an upgrade anyway.

[Galaxay]

No you dont Zuab, lmao you can purchase ram from anywhere aslong as its the same Type (i.e. DDR2/DDR3/DDR or PC2-6400, PC2-8500 etc)