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Dell Dimension E520 CPU Upgrade
Hi, i'm upgrading my CPU because this one is too slow, and the one I am getting I will be paying 80$ instead of the usual 250$ price. I would love to know if they are compatible with my system. All I know is they have the same socket type (LGA 775). Heres the link to it : http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115060CVF
These are my current computer specs : 4GB DDR2 RAM, 1GB GDDR5 128bit AMD video card, 1.86Ghz Intel core 2 duo CPU (Rated at 3.33Ghz), and a 305W power supply.
If I would need to change the power supply, I'd love to know because I have one here that is 750w I could also use. Thanks.
Daren
*P.S : I know i'll have to update my BIOS because I am currently at version 2.2.1, and the latest is 2.2.4 (Or something like that) should I just bring it to somebody to do it for me, or is it easy to update? I don't know where the find them, so if possibly somebody could direct me, I have Pheonix technologies BIOS.
Thank you very much again!
neil_flottmann
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February 12th, 2014 09:00
neil_flottmann
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February 12th, 2014 09:00
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June 20th, 2014 14:00
bmwtye
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August 27th, 2014 13:00
Neil
I saw you added a SSD for OS and installs, and 2 HDs in Raid 1. Do you have a picture of where you mounted the SSD? Im looking to do the same thing, heres what I was planning on using:
Samsung Electronics 840 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Single Unit Version Internal Solid State Drive MZ-7TE250BW
Western Digital Black 2TB drives.
Was also going to use this as well: http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-18-Inch-Locking-90-Degree-108783/dp/B009GUXU52/ref=pd_bxgy_pc_img_z
So I just want to know where to mount the SSD and the 2 HDs. My e520 has dual optical drives in place: 16x DVD-ROM Drive + 16x DVD+/-R
neil_flottmann
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August 28th, 2014 04:00
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August 28th, 2014 11:00
For the video card PICS ARE necessary because ONLY single slot cards work. GTX750PHOC1GD5 is a specific version of card.
Mounting SSD'S can be done in several ways.
R494D 2.5 inch caddy fits inside the DN8MY 3.5 inch blue caddy.
The Silverstone adapter has all the mount points of a standard 3.5" hard drive, and it's only $8 with free shipping. It holds two 2.5" devices stacked.
So the SSD Adapter caddy is 0R494D
bmwtye
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August 28th, 2014 13:00
Thanks Neil, makes complete sense and how I saw myself doing it. One question, Im trying to decide on a SSD. I was either going to go with the Samsung Electronics 840 Pro Series 2.5-Inch 256 GB or the Samsung Electronics 840 EVO-Series 250GB. I know the pro has 5yr warrant, and the Evo has 3 yr. One is 118 dollars and the other is 165. What would you guys recommend between the two. Im just using the SSD for OS and programs. All data storage will be on the WD black hard drive
Storris
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August 28th, 2014 13:00
...and if you check the pictures posted by Tremors, you will see that double slot cards will also fit! :emotion-2:
neil_flottmann
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August 28th, 2014 13:00
whalepirot
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August 28th, 2014 15:00
My experience with SSDs is this, FWIW. I first bought a Samsung 830 and found the support to be lacking: their software 'seeing' it as what it is, yet denying all tools to update firmware or other needed tools.
Intel, on the other hand, has easy to use and effective tools, plus the reliability reputation that the other makers dream of. Yes, they are usually more costly, but what is the cost of HD failure and frustration at a system that won't work properly?
I bought 3 more Intels for other machines.
Recently. I bought a 450gB Seagate SSD for $180 (US). They are working at overcoming some past issues with their drives via good customer support and decent tools, plus a cool software disk check that can lead right to online RMA with codes sent to them, if need be. I got that far with this drive but was able to use their software to clear and reformat the drive, which made it 'defect' free and function in the spousal laptop. The warranty is also 3 years, even on the 'open box' drive who someone had made 'unusable via unformatting or something.
\My Dell runs a 180gB Intel, bought on closeout or open box for less than most other similar size SSDs. A 500gB D: drive does the heavy internal storage with the bulky stuff, on a network RAID drive.
I choose companies that support their products, and Samsung fell outside that group, for me.
I am amazed at how fast this enhanced old Dell is! That , primarily due to Neil and some others here, who blazed a trail with patience for the 'unwashed'!
bmwtye
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August 28th, 2014 16:00
What intels did you use?
Ive always been weary about Seagate, havent had the best experience with them but maybe they have turned things around.
The reason i considered samsung was all the reviews I had been seeing on the 840 series. and now I just saw their 850 pro-series comes with a 10 year warranty.
whalepirot
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August 28th, 2014 18:00
The first is in this laptop, which is a 160gB x25. Both it and my Dell boot in under 30 seconds, with snappy performance following.
The Seagate is the newest but at $0.40/gB, I couldn't resist.
neil_flottmann
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August 29th, 2014 13:00
Rahfiki
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September 28th, 2014 05:00
Hi unrelated to this post but on the point of cpu upgrades for e520 lga775 socket. I have just stumbled upon 771 to 775 cpu adapters intended for use with xeon processors. Google 771 to 775. Thanks I know this post is old but I love my e520 and love that i can keep it alive and kicking
Munchie808
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September 29th, 2014 21:00
I have had no success in installing LGA 775 Xeon CPUs in a Dimension e520 even with LGA 771 to 775 adapters. I tried using Xeon E5450 and E5440 CPUs--yet to no avail. So I would suggest sticking with comparable Core2Quad processors for the e520. They cost more--but at least they are compatible. The computer I'm using right now to write this message is an e520 equipped with an Intel C2Q Q6600.
On the other hand--I have had success in installing several Xeon E5450 and E5440 CPUs in my Dell Optiplex 330s and Optiplex 360s. Just make sure you use the CO stepping variations of the E5450 and E5440. Using the EO stepping variety may require BIOS modding. I've also installed a Xeon X3363 CPU in an Optiplex 755.
For more information I would suggest you visit the delidded.com site which has a plethora of information on this topic. Unfortunately, to this day, no one has yet reported success with installing a LGA 775 Xeon CPU in an e520 according to this site.