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November 23rd, 2012 10:00
Compatible CPU and GPU for Inspiron 560 not working
I recently got an Dell Inspiron 560 from my friend for the time being, but I've run into a few issues. For once, the Q6600 processor that I have that, as a matter of fact, is compatible with the motherboard itself, is not working. I am aware that the BIOS should be updated in order to ameliorate some discrepancies concerning CPU compatibility, but apparently that wasn't the problem. I updated the BIOS from A00 to A06. That did not fix the problem at all. I also reset the CMOS and took the MOBO battery out for quite some time, but that didn't work either. Indeed the socket works because I'm using an old E5400 processor. So with those potential "fixers" out of the way, I am at a loss on what to do. I mean, I barely have used it. I had enough thermal paste on it so I seriously doubt it overheated on my other computer.
When i turn it on, all I hear is the CPU fan spinning and that is it. No signal. Nothing. There is one thing that is bothering me that I am not sure of. The FSB on the CPU is 1066MHz. my RAM however, is clocked at 1333MHz. Would that matter?
So this is just one of the problems surrounding my situation.
Another problem I've been having is related to my GPU. I have an Nvidia 250 GTS (Superclocked) card that I barely used as well. Upon a finished installation of it into the PCI-e slot, I figured that it would be as simple as pie. Much to my surprise, no, that wasn't the case. I got no signal from the monitor. The fan on the card was spinning though. Here is what I did to try to fix this dilemma.
- I tried another GPU (8600 GTS) and it works.
- I made sure it was seated properly, even to the extent of bread-boarding it.
- I made sure my PSU had enough Amperage. It is an Antec Green 500 Watt PSU. With two 12V+ rails, it is pushing 44A.
- I tested it on my friends computer who has the same wattage and amperage. It worked on his.
- I disabled the on-board GPU and restarted with the GTS 250 in as the primary graphics adapter.
- I installed all Nvidia drivers.
- I tried using his monitor with VGA and DVI to see if it was my cables or adapter that was faulty.
So just as with the CPU, I am at a loss. I really have no idea what the problem could be. It makes no sense for my GPU to work on another computer with practically the same PSU.
AlxPachinox
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November 23rd, 2012 10:00
I had read this post en.community.dell.com/.../20001292.aspx and concluded that it is compatible though. Wouldn't it be? It is a LGA775 socket type. Intel Core 2 Quad. Etc.
rdunnill
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November 23rd, 2012 10:00
The "old" E5400 is newer than the Q6600, and thus the problem may be that the motherboard simply isn't compatible.
It's possible to swap in a different microATX motherboard, but you would be in violation of the Windows OEM license terms.
speedstep
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November 23rd, 2012 11:00
Socket Number LGA means Nothing. I would Check with Dell as to which are validated.
BIOS UPDATES MUST BE DONE BEFORE SWAPPING OUT THE CPU.
QUAD Core Processors will likely require a BIGGER 375W power supply vs the 305W supply.
Dell Inspiron 560/560s system supports the Intel Core 2 Quad, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Pentium Dual Core and Intel Celeron processors based on Intel’s 775-pin (LGA775) socket and 45nm Lithography
Lithography and VID Ranges DO NOT BODE WELL for using a Q6600 EVER.
If it posts at all It will VERY LIKELY say unsupported processor Press F1 to continue.
The processors tested on this system model as of now are:
Processor Number
Processor Type
Cache
Clock Speed
Front Side Bus
Package Type
Thermal Design Power
Q8300 (560/560s)
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor
4 MB
2.50 GHz
1333 MHz
LGA775
95W
Q8400 (560/560s)
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor
4 MB
2.66 GHz
1333 MHz
LGA775
95W
Q9400 (560/560s)
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor
6 MB
2.66 GHz
1033 MHz
LGA775
95W
E3200 (560/560s)
Intel® Celeron® Processor
1 MB
2.40 GHz
800 MHz
LGA775
65 W
E3300 (560/560s)
Intel® Celeron® Processor
1 MB
2.50 GHz
800 MHz
LGA775
65W
E5300 (560/560s)
Intel® Pentium® Processor
2 MB
2.60 GHz
800 MHz
LGA775
65 W
E5400 (560/560s)
Intel® Pentium® Processor
2 MB
2.70 GHz
800 MHz
LGA775
65W
E6300 (560/560s)
Intel® Pentium® Processor
2 MB
2.8 GHz
1066 MHz
LGA775
65W
E7500 (560/560s)
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor
3 MB
2.93 GHz
1066 MHz
LGA775
65W
E6500 (560/560s)
Intel® Pentium® Processor
2 MB
2.93 GHz
1066 MHz
LGA775
65 W
E8400 (560/560s)
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor
6 MB
3.0 GHz
1333 MHz
LGA775
65W
E7600 (560/560s)
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor
3 MB
3.06 GHz
1066 MHz
LGA775
65 W
E8500 (560/560s)
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor
6 MB
3.16 GHz
1333 MHz
LGA775
65W
E8600 (560/560s)
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor
6 MB
3.33 GHz
1333 MHz
LGA775
65W
450 (560/560s)
Intel® Celeron® Processor
512 KB
2.20 GHz
800 MHz
LGA775
35W
Q8200 (560s)
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor
4 MB
2.33 GHz
1333 MHz
LGA775
95W
Q8400S (560s)
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor
4 MB
2.66 GHz
1333 MHz
LGA775
65W
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AlxPachinox
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November 23rd, 2012 12:00
okay, i'm convinced with the CPU issue now. But do any of you have a clue about the GPU problem?
rdunnill
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November 23rd, 2012 14:00
Like CPUs, video cards can be incompatible. Sometimes a BIOS update can correct that, sometimes not.
I speak from the experience of maintaining and upgrading a collection of a dozen Windows PCs.