I am cross-posting this in a couple of xps 210 cpu upgrade threads because I thought it would be helpful.... The cpu upgrade below is not irrelevant -- it probably doubles the speed.
Hey, I decided to use a thrift-store xps210 to build a high def media machine for my bedroom. I had a 2.5ghz Pentium dual-core (E5200) CPU I was planning on installing, but I discovered I had a spare 2.4ghz Core 2 Quad (Q6600) processor laying around and decided to give it a try -- why not?
First I updated the Bios to the latest version using the other processor, and then I shut it down and installed the quad processor -- and it worked!! I will be installing an 1gb XFX branded ati hd 6450 low profile pci-e video card I got on Amazon with that was $29 after a $10mir. Now I'll have an inexpensive, small and FAST media machine.... It's running Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit with 4 1gb sticks of ddr2 ram.
BTW, Core 2 Quad Q6600 processors are going for $50 (buy-it-now) or less on Ebay now.
CPU upgrade is irrelevant - you will have maybe 5% increase in speed, barely noticeable if at all, RAM upgrade is different thing, you will notice the difference.
phreich
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I am cross-posting this in a couple of xps 210 cpu upgrade threads because I thought it would be helpful.... The cpu upgrade below is not irrelevant -- it probably doubles the speed.
Hey, I decided to use a thrift-store xps210 to build a high def media machine for my bedroom. I had a 2.5ghz Pentium dual-core (E5200) CPU I was planning on installing, but I discovered I had a spare 2.4ghz Core 2 Quad (Q6600) processor laying around and decided to give it a try -- why not?
First I updated the Bios to the latest version using the other processor, and then I shut it down and installed the quad processor -- and it worked!! I will be installing an 1gb XFX branded ati hd 6450 low profile pci-e video card I got on Amazon with that was $29 after a $10mir. Now I'll have an inexpensive, small and FAST media machine.... It's running Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit with 4 1gb sticks of ddr2 ram.
BTW, Core 2 Quad Q6600 processors are going for $50 (buy-it-now) or less on Ebay now.
I thought others would want to know.
Cheers!
DELL-Ravi Ch
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November 6th, 2012 04:00
Hi silvermine,
You can go ahead upgrade to Intel® Core 2 Duo Processor E6700 or E6600 for your computer from E6300.
Maximum memory you can install Dell XPS 210 is 4GB.
I would suggest you to put two memory modules of 2GB PC2-6400 on your system it should increase the speed on your computer.
Please let me know if this helps.
kisianik
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November 6th, 2012 14:00
CPU upgrade is irrelevant - you will have maybe 5% increase in speed, barely noticeable if at all, RAM upgrade is different thing, you will notice the difference.