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Inspiron 620 Spec questions
Got a couple of questions regarding my Inspiron 620.
Make and Model of the Mobo?
PUS watt level?
Can the Mobo be replaced with a 3rd party, in the same tower?
Recommendations for replacing the PSU, RAM, Processor, and Video?
I have the i5 2320, 8gb Ram, and AMD 6450.
ejn63
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May 25th, 2016 16:00
Make and Model of the Mobo?
Dell proprietary Inspiron 620 board.
PUS watt level?
300W
Can the Mobo be replaced with a 3rd party, in the same tower?
The board is a standard size but the front-panel wiring is proprietary. You'll either need to do some on the fly rewiring or replace the case. Also note that he stock Dell heatsink assembly will not fit an aftermarket board - you'll need a new one if you change the board.
Other consideration: if you replace the board, you no longer have a Dell system, meaning Windows won't activate. Budget for a retail copy of Windows if you change the mainboard - you're effectively building a new system. Microsoft won't activate OEM copies of Windows on aftermarket boards.
Recommendations for replacing the PSU, RAM, Processor, and Video?
I have the i5 2320, 8gb Ram, and AMD 6450.
Essentially you will be building an entirely new system - if you take this route, reuse the keyboard, mouse,monitor and drives - everything else (case, power supply, heatsink, fans, and whatever else you want to upgrade -- gets replaced).
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May 25th, 2016 16:00
Can I keep the processor? and stick that on another board with a new heatsink and fan?
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May 25th, 2016 16:00
If you're willing to look for used boards, perhaps - this is a second-generation Core CPU, and I don't think you'll find anything current that will take that CPU -- there have been four generations of CPUs released since yours was current.
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May 25th, 2016 16:00
So... Build a new computer (excluding drives, cables, and accessories) or stick with what I have?
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May 25th, 2016 17:00
I was afraid of that, thanks for all your help, I had no clue about the propriety of the wiring, mobo and case of Dell. Now I have another avenue to look into.