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Can I upgrade to Core 2 Duo e8400?
I have an XPS 410 (Dimension 9200). I installed Windows 10 and upgraded the graphics card. I upgraded the processor from the Core 2 Duo E6400 (2.13GHz) to the Core 2 Duo E6700 (2.67GHz), but I'm afraid that Windows 10 and the new graphics card have mostly cancelled it out. Can I upgrade from the E6700 to the Core 2 Duo E8400 (3.0GHz)? I have read places that say you can and I have read places that say you can't, but I need a straight answer.
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February 2nd, 2016 12:00
jnilsson86
Unfortunately not, the maximum Core 2 Duo for the Dim 9200/XPS 410 is the E6700, that you have installed.
Bev.
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February 2nd, 2016 13:00
jnilsson86
You could upgrade to a Core 2 Quad processor, as detailed Here:
Kentsfield Quad Core Q6600, 2.40G, 8MB, 1066FSB, B30
Kentsfield Quad Core Q6600, 2.40G, 8MB, 1066FSB, G0
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/t/18630117
Also, the Core 2 Quad Q6700 2.66G is supported.
Prior to installing the processor, check that you have latest BIOS version installed, as new CPU support was added.
Note: The XPS 420/9200 only supports 65nm processors. Processors that have a 45nm, are not.
Bev.
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February 2nd, 2016 21:00
Thanks a lot! I didn't think that quad core processors were supported.
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February 3rd, 2016 06:00
jnilsson86
I'm happy to have helped.
Bev.