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CPU Upgrade

Koas

Koas

Koas

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Hi,

I want to upgrade my CPU from Intel Celeron 450 @ 2.20GHz
to Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550.

Does this processor support the motherboard and is there a faster CPU so I put in the motherboard?

Code: 
ADMIN-PC (Dell Inc. Inspiron 560)
Summary
Manufacturer	Dell Inc.
Model	: 0K83V0
Version	A00    
Serial Number	              
Bridge
North Bridge	Intel G45/G43 Revision A3
South Bridge	Intel 82801JR (ICH10R) Revision 00
CPU
Name	Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 450 @ 2.20GHz
Cpu Socket	Socket 775 LGA
Max CPU Speed	2200 MHz
Memory Summary	Reported by BIOS
Memory Type	DDR3
Installed Memory	2048 MBytes
Available Memory	2013 MBytes
Channels	Dual
Maximum Capacity	8192 MBytes
Maximum Memory Module Size	[unknown]
Memory Slots	4
Error Correction	None
System Slots
ISA	0
PCI	4
AGP	0
VL-BUS	0
EISA	0
PCMCIA	0
ExpressCard	0
MCA	0
 
Thanks, I found this Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 would this fit the motherborad.

Is there any more faster CPU than this?
 
CPU

Thanks for your reply's, I think I'm going to go for Q9550 as I don't think I will upgrade in the future anyway.:)
 
cmndr_andi said:
How much room do you have available in the case?

If it will fit, this is a good value cooler which uses a standard push-pin type mount (I would usually pick the Xigmatek Loki, but I'm not sure a backplate type cooler will work with your board).

You could also look for a second-hand stock Intel LGA775 Quad core CPU cooler. This should be pretty cheap and easy to fit - however an aftermarket cooler like the small tower coolers above will be quieter and cooler (and you could use them on future systems).
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The current CPU fan has got four screws so it might be Xigmatek Loki.
 
CPU

I just brought a QX9650 Quad Core 2 Extreme for £140 :D is that a good price and what cooler is good for this CPU.

Thanks
 
eddyr said:
As you currently have only 2gb ram installed, an extra 2 gig would likely make a lot of difference to the sytem responsivness.
2x 1gb DDR2 shouldn't be too expensive at the coastal inlet. Its usually the bigger capacity 2gb sticks that are in higher demand.
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Do you mean DDR3?

I found some RAM "4GB kit (2GBx2), 240-pin DIMM, DDR3 PC3-10600 memory module" for £22.79

If you search the quoted in Google you will find where I'm getting them from ;-)

Is there any place you could suggest?
 
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pastymuncher said:
Not a good price and you can't overclock so it was pointless getting a extreme version anyway. Personally i don't think it's worth spending that sort of money on a old system. Now you are looking at ram as well you should have just got a new cpu/board and ram to bring your rig up to date. Last week you could have got a brand new retail 2500k for only £6 more than you paid for that QX9650.
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Thanks for your reply, I will just keep the CPU and I'll forget about buying RAM. I won't spend any more money on this system.

And how do I know which new board fits inside this Dell 560 case.

Should I get ASUS Silent Square EVO Air Cooler Fan?
 
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eddyr said:
Aye it is. I should learn to read better.




Ahem, so Koas, like I was saying, get some ddr3. :p
Assuming you are running vista/win 7. it will really benefit.
Since you would be getting ddr3 then you may also want to consider getting 2x4gb if you ever planned to upgrade in the near future and just carry the ram over.
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Yes I'm running Windows 7
 
Can I use the Celeron stock cooler for the QX9650 with MX-2

Which cooler shall I go for which is available in Birmingham.
 
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I picked up Arctic Cooling Alpine 11 GT Rev.2 as the shop owner said this will fit.

Its 75W, would this work or shall I get a higher Watt.
 
Its coming up with an error with QX9650:

ERROR! The CPU core to bus ratio or VID configuration has failed
Please enter Bois setup and re-configure it
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I tried taking out the CMOS battery for an hour but the error is still there.
 
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