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PC Upgrade .. from Basic To Gaming.. Can it be done?
Hey Guys
I'm new to Dell and I got myself a Dell Inspiron 531. and here are the spects
Inspiron 531
General
Windows Version Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium
Processor
Model AMD Sempron(tm) Processor LE-1250
Hard Drive
Drive Size Free Space Utilized
C: 138.96 Gb 111.31 Gb 20 %
D: 10 Gb 4.69 Gb 53 %
Video Adapters
Model Memory
NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 64 Mb
Memory
Total 2048 Mb
Available 47 %
Slot Size Speed Type
Slot 1 1024 Mb 800 Mhz undefined
Slot 2 1024 Mb 800 Mhz undefined
Slot 3 Empty
Slot 4 Empty
Available Slots 2
I wanted to know If I could change the CPU on this thing or would I need a new motherbord or if I can change it at all.
I'm trying to slowly turn this PC into a gaming PC.. it does play alot of games but there some I wish this thing could run.. let me know what you all think.,
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July 9th, 2009 13:00
ParanormalGamer
The processor can be upgraded without replacing the motherboard.
You can use any of these processors:
AMD Athlon 64X2 kit, 5600+, 2.8G, 1MX2, Dual Core, 89Watt
AMD Athlon 64X2 Kit, 5600+, 2.9G, 1MX2, Dual Core, 89Watt
AMD Athlon 64X2 Kit, 6000+, 3.0G, 2MX2, Dual Core, 89 Watt
HOW TO REPLACE THE 531 PROCESSOR
As you intend to reuse the heatsink, plan on cleaning it's base and reapplying thermal compound to the processor.
Directions for cleaning and applying thermal compound, are HERE.
You only need a small tube of thermal compound, this can be purchased from any computer store.
Bev.