Q6600 on XPS 700

Question

Does this processor work on the XPS 700? I just bought the processor from newegg.

CHSIsupplier · Answer

Unless I'm mistaken, which is possible, I think you need the 720 mobo with A03 BIOS to run this. Just a side note, Newegg is not guaranteeing the G0 revision of the Q6600 like some other retailers. If you're buying a Q6600, you should try to buy the G0...it runs cooler, uses less power, and is more overclockable. You can get a guaranteed G0 here. It's also about $25 cheaper than Newegg.

Message Edited by CHSIsupplier on 10-02-2007 07:35 AM

methodius · Answer

Thanks for the info, however I already purchased it from newegg and now I just have to cross my fingers and hope I got the G0. I am worried about the 700 motherboard. The person that sold me the computer said he tested it with both quad core processor and it worked. He gave me the motherboard part number which is YF432. Maybe that is a 720 motherboard version? I know he said he upgraded to 1.4.1

tphillips63 · Answer

No, the 700 does not support any quad CPU's. The 710 and 720 do though.

pointguard1122 · Answer

With that Bios you have a 700 mobo.  I am wondering why you don't have the 720 upgrade (it was free).  Maybe someone sold you his old board?  Dell's official position is that the 700 mobo does NOT support ANY quads.  Still, there has been some success testing them with the older quads.  I have not seen anyone successfully run a G0 stepping quad in a XPS 700.  Keep us posted if it works or not.

methodius · Answer

Here is a link to the item I purchased on ebay. It says there that it will support quad core processors (which is why I purchased it). Then just in case I decided to email him and he told me he tested it on the 2.4 and 2.66ghz quad core processors. Thats why i am so confused. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280155021936&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=018

Message Edited by methodius on 10-02-2007 09:11 AM

tphillips63 · Answer

Dell does not support the Quad core CPU in that system due to a voltage regulation change with the Quad Core CPU's.

It might work but you will have zero support if it acts weird or kills your CPU in a month or two.

Lot's of times Dell will add unsupported CPU's to the 'do not boot' list and you will be greeted with a error on boot up.

In other words, you are on your own with this one.

methodius · Answer

I dont have a service tag number on my machine (probably because I bought it off ebay), is there any way I can purchase the 720 motherboard kit?

jsrder · Answer

methodius,   The XPS 700 may run with a Quad core processor installed, but if you check the performance monitor ... you will see that it only recognizes two cores.   Investigate getting the free mobo upgrade to the XPS 720.   http://direct2dell.com/one2one/archive/category/1027.aspx

LupercalH · Answer

All XPS 700s have a Service Tag. If it's worn off the case, look in the BIOS. Press F2 when the computer is booting up and see.

Also, you can go to START, right-click 'My Computer' and then click 'Properties'. Your tag is likely to be listed there as well.

pointguard1122 · Answer

You still have a service tag.  Look under the front plastic panel below the DVD drives.  IF the sticker is gone, go into the Bios.  It should be listed there.  Your only problem may be that the person who sold it to you already did the upgrade.  You need to hurry though.  I am not sure how much longer the upgrade program has left.  Not long if any.

methodius · Answer

Thanks! I will try that.

tphillips63 · Answer

Not from ebay. It could be a part system and would have no service tag or many other issues so if you buy from ebay and want a service tag you need to make sure you have it not assume it will have one.
Even if it has a service tag it may not be valid.

@LupercalH wrote:
All XPS 700s have a Service Tag. If it's worn off the case, look in the BIOS. Press F2 when the computer is booting up and see.

Also, you can go to START, right-click 'My Computer' and then click 'Properties'. Your tag is likely to be listed there as well.

Message Edited by tphillips63 on 10-02-2007 07:47 PM

methodius · Answer

Whats a part system?

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