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Upgrading 531s CPU?
I am wanting to upgrade the AMD Sempron LE-1250 cpu that came in my Dell Inspiron 531s computer. Can I install a better cpu or will I need to get a new motherboard to upgrade my cpu? I am currently in the process of moving my system into a regular ATX case to support a larger PSU, so if I need a new/different motherboard, now would be the time to find out I guess. Thanks for any and all assistance.
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January 8th, 2010 21:00
The highest you could go is the 3.00GHz AMD Athlon 6000.
jsktx
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January 9th, 2010 09:00
The CPU Chris mentions is an 89w version not the 125w one. You can also upgrade to a 3.1Ghz 6000+ Brisbane. I have that processor in two other 531 computers.
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January 9th, 2010 18:00
Thanks for the info guys.......could you tell me if I would see a noticeable system improvement by switching to the Athlon 64 (seems they are hard to find and rather expensive) or would I be better off upgrading my motherboard? Thanks in advance!
jsktx
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January 10th, 2010 08:00
Yes you will see a noticeable difference since you would be going from a single core to a dual core. The problem as you've already figured out is they are very hard to find. As for the motherboard, the Dell case has a preprietary front panel connection so you would also have to get a new case and a retail copy of Windows. Your currently copy is tied to the motherboard and will not install on a non-Dell motherboard.
buick60
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March 4th, 2010 06:00
So if I have the 531s with the single core processor I can upgrade it to any AM2 CPU,even 64 bit x2 ?
The motherboard is ORY206.I do have the latest BIOS.
I apologize for hijacking this thread but it ALMOST answered my question.
jsktx
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March 4th, 2010 07:00
Yes you can upgrade to an AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core processor. Just stay away from the 125w versions as they are to hot for the heatsink/fan in your slim 531. Problem is they are very hard to find as they are not manufactured anymore.
buick60
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March 4th, 2010 08:00
There's a few on Ebay.I should be able to pick one up there.I'm assuming(from reading another thread) that I should try to stay around 65W.That
would put me in the 5000 range??
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July 31st, 2013 20:00
Hate to revive an old thread, I have the same issue trying to replace an athlon 2650e >> athlon X2 5000+.. In CPUid it shows the core speed at 2.6 GHz which is good, but only shows 1 core. Also in task manager I only have 1 "CPU graph". This is the ORY206 board, like in this thread, and was wondering how I can get my computer to recognize the second core. In device manager it shows two Athlon X2 5000+ 's under Processor tab.