First, I'm surprised that CPU even works in the 5000. But, you won't see any significant performance improvement as you are still limited to the speed of the memory bus in the PC, it can't go any higher than the Intel chipset will allow, no matter what speed CPU you have or what speed memory you have.
A .8Ghz increase at that speed will not really be noticeable. Also have you checked to see if it's actually running at 3.8Ghz? It may still only be running at 3.0 due to chipset and motheboard limitations.
The youtube videos are for a 5150 (and the identical E510), not a 5100. The 5100 uses the Intel 945G chipset, the 5150/E510 uses the 945G EXPRESS chipset.
Another issue is the Dell custom implementation of the chipset and hardware. For example on my E510 (exactly the same as a 5150), Intel shows compatibility with Pentium 4 "Dual core" CPU's up to a D960, however with the Dell implementation the highest Dxxx CPU that can be used is a D945. If a D960 is installed the PC will not boot (verified by posts from users that have tried the D960).
I like the way he is handling the CPU, no regard for proper handling procedures and/or static precautions. How you apply heat sink compound is not the proper way either. He is obviously NOT a "highly qualified computer tech". Most of his youtube videos are modifying gas powered devices such as a snow blower.
Improper heat sink compound application and/or the wrong type can be causing the heat "runaway" and the fan to run at high speed.
Upgrading the motherboard will pose more problems. The 5100 is a "BTX" configuration, not the standard ATX. And with the Dell proprietary and undocumented front panel connection you are limited to another Dell 5100 or possibly a 5150 motherboard. Nothing else will fit and work.
You have two choices for upgrading, buy a new PC or build your own.
fireberd
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August 25th, 2010 04:00
First, I'm surprised that CPU even works in the 5000. But, you won't see any significant performance improvement as you are still limited to the speed of the memory bus in the PC, it can't go any higher than the Intel chipset will allow, no matter what speed CPU you have or what speed memory you have.
A .8Ghz increase at that speed will not really be noticeable. Also have you checked to see if it's actually running at 3.8Ghz? It may still only be running at 3.0 due to chipset and motheboard limitations.
Rittmeister
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August 25th, 2010 06:00
I got the idea of upgrade from a man on Youtube who was doing the same CPU change that I had done,
from 3.0 to 3.8 ( 31pockets is his Youtubename ) and yes it works and the 3.8 appears in BIOS to, but as I
say, the computerfan is running on high speed with this CPU 3.8 so I going to change back my 3.0 and put
on hyperthreading mode as usual. My old Dell is still going strong for some time more I hope :emotion-1:
//Michael
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August 25th, 2010 06:00
The youtube videos are for a 5150 (and the identical E510), not a 5100. The 5100 uses the Intel 945G chipset, the 5150/E510 uses the 945G EXPRESS chipset.
Another issue is the Dell custom implementation of the chipset and hardware. For example on my E510 (exactly the same as a 5150), Intel shows compatibility with Pentium 4 "Dual core" CPU's up to a D960, however with the Dell implementation the highest Dxxx CPU that can be used is a D945. If a D960 is installed the PC will not boot (verified by posts from users that have tried the D960).
I like the way he is handling the CPU, no regard for proper handling procedures and/or static precautions. How you apply heat sink compound is not the proper way either. He is obviously NOT a "highly qualified computer tech". Most of his youtube videos are modifying gas powered devices such as a snow blower.
Improper heat sink compound application and/or the wrong type can be causing the heat "runaway" and the fan to run at high speed.
Rittmeister
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August 25th, 2010 08:00
Aha, thats maybe what causes my problem. My motherboard is 915 G chipset if I remember right,
and it is probably not compatible with the 3.8 ghz CPU - well, I have already switch back
and now it´s the silent good old Dell again. It looks like nothing has been damaged while I was
testing - maybe next project is to upgrade my motherboard!!!
Thanks for You response Fireberd.
//Michael:emotion-1:
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August 25th, 2010 09:00
Upgrading the motherboard will pose more problems. The 5100 is a "BTX" configuration, not the standard ATX. And with the Dell proprietary and undocumented front panel connection you are limited to another Dell 5100 or possibly a 5150 motherboard. Nothing else will fit and work.
You have two choices for upgrading, buy a new PC or build your own.