Compatible Processors

Question

Hi all,

I've got a Dell XPS 420 desktop with an Intel Q6600 in it. However I'm wanting to upgrade it. However I cant find the details of my motherboard which tells me possible compatible upgrades.

Could someone please tell me the restrictions/socket type and information for it so I can look for a suitable upgrade.

Thanks

theflash1932 · Answer

In theory, any of the processors listed here may work (click on the "compatible products" link on the left):
http://ark.intel.com/products/chipsets/2900

Also, note the potential restrictions on processors with the listed L2 Cache:
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/xps420/en/OM/HTML/appendix.htm#wp1057813

The fact that the BIOS release notes indicate updates for Yorkfield (6MB/12MB cache versions) and Wolfdale (3MB/6MB cache versions) processors in A06 lead me to believe that the above-listed L2 cache restrictions either are not so strict or were lifted in a previous BIOS update - probably any one of the previous, as A02, A03, and A04 all list support for "new" or "additional" processors, although it does not list specifically which ones.

All this does not necessarily mean that any/all of the processors on the Intel list will work, but I suspect that they will.

Note 1: Do not try processors NOT on the Intel list of compatible products - they definitely won't work (that includes all i-Series processors.

Note 2: Do not try upgrading the processor until you have upgraded your BIOS to A07. You do not have to do each update individually ... A07 contains all updates from previous versions.

The Q9650 would probably be your best option (3.0GHz clock vs. 2.4, 12MB cache vs. 8MB, 1333MHz FSB vs. 1066), unless you are willing/able to spend on average probably twice the price for the Extreme version - QX9650.

shesagordie · Answer

Owen M Check the discussion HERE about upgrading the XPS 420 processor. Bev.

speedstep · Answer

Update to current Bios is Highly recommended BEFORE changing processor. HU587 E4300 1.80G, 02MB, 0800FSB, L2 Conroe Kit DX483 E4400 2.00G, 02MB, 0800FSB, L2 Conroe Kit DX485 E6320 1.86G, 04MB, 1066FSB, B2 Conroe Kit DX484 E6420 2.13G, 04MB, 1066FSB, B2 Conroe Kit MP160 E6550 2.33G, 04MB, 1333FSB Conroe Kit MP162 E6750 2.66G, 04MB, 1333FSB, G0 Conroe Kit MP628 E6850 3.00G, 04MB, 1333FSB, G0 Conroe Kit WM543 X6800 2.93G, 04MB, 1066FSB, B2 Conroe XE Kit MP626 Q6600 2.40G, 08MB, 1066FSB, G0 Kentsfield Quad Core Kit MP627 Q6700 2.66G, 08MB, 1066FSB, G0 Kentsfield Quad Core Kit UP673 QX6700 2.66G, 08MB, 1066FSB, B3 Kentsfield Quad Core Kit RX656  QX6800 2.93G, 08MB, 1066FSB, G0 Kentsfield Quad Core Kit PW016 QX6850 3.00G, 08MB, 1333FSB, G0 Kentsfield Quad Core Kit C863D QX9300 2.50G, 06MB, 1333FSB, M1 Yorkfield Quad Core Kit C864D Q9450 2.66G, 12MB, 1333FSB, C1 Yorkfield Quad Core Kit C865D Q9550 2.83G, 12MB, 1333FSB, C1 Yorkfield Quad Core Kit C299C QX9650 3.00G, 12MB, 1333FSB, C0 Yorkfield Quad Core Kit H786G QX9650 3.00G, 12MB, 1333FSB, C1 Yorkfield Quad Core kit X198G E7200 2.53G, 03MB, 1066FSB, M0 Wolfdale Dual Core kit Y932C E8200 2.66G, 06MB, 1333FSB, C0 Wolfdale Dual Core Kit K905F E8300 2.83G, 06MB, 1333FSB, C0 Wolfdale Dual Core Kit Y935C  E8400 3.00G, 06MB, 1333FSB, C0 Wolfdale Dual Core Kit Y934C  E8500 3.16G, 06MB, 1333FSB, C0 Wolfdale Dual Core Kit

HU587	E4300	1.80G, 02MB, 0800FSB, L2	Conroe Kit
DX483	E4400	2.00G, 02MB, 0800FSB, L2	Conroe Kit
DX485	E6320	1.86G, 04MB, 1066FSB, B2	Conroe Kit
DX484	E6420	2.13G, 04MB, 1066FSB, B2	Conroe Kit
MP160	E6550	2.33G, 04MB, 1333FSB	Conroe Kit
MP162	E6750	2.66G, 04MB, 1333FSB, G0	Conroe Kit
MP628	E6850	3.00G, 04MB, 1333FSB, G0	Conroe Kit
WM543	X6800	2.93G, 04MB, 1066FSB, B2	Conroe XE Kit
MP626	Q6600	2.40G, 08MB, 1066FSB, G0	Kentsfield Quad Core Kit
MP627	Q6700	2.66G, 08MB, 1066FSB, G0	Kentsfield Quad Core Kit
UP673	QX6700	2.66G, 08MB, 1066FSB, B3	Kentsfield Quad Core Kit
RX656	QX6800	2.93G, 08MB, 1066FSB, G0	Kentsfield Quad Core Kit
PW016	QX6850	3.00G, 08MB, 1333FSB, G0	Kentsfield Quad Core Kit
C863D	QX9300	2.50G, 06MB, 1333FSB, M1	Yorkfield Quad Core Kit
C864D	Q9450	2.66G, 12MB, 1333FSB, C1	Yorkfield Quad Core Kit
C865D	Q9550	2.83G, 12MB, 1333FSB, C1	Yorkfield Quad Core Kit
C299C	QX9650	3.00G, 12MB, 1333FSB, C0	Yorkfield Quad Core Kit
H786G	QX9650	3.00G, 12MB, 1333FSB, C1	Yorkfield Quad Core kit
X198G	E7200	2.53G, 03MB, 1066FSB, M0	Wolfdale Dual Core kit
Y932C	E8200	2.66G, 06MB, 1333FSB, C0	Wolfdale Dual Core Kit
K905F	E8300	2.83G, 06MB, 1333FSB, C0	Wolfdale Dual Core Kit
Y935C	E8400	3.00G, 06MB, 1333FSB, C0	Wolfdale Dual Core Kit
Y934C	E8500	3.16G, 06MB, 1333FSB, C0	Wolfdale Dual Core Kit

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