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problems with my new processor for my dell dimension 3000
when I put my new CPU into my dell dimension 3000 it doesn't load the bios, it turns on automaticaly and stays in sleep mode, but when I put the old one back in it works perfectly fine.
rdunnill
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December 14th, 2013 21:00
Incompatible CPU? Did you flash the BIOS to the latest version?
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December 15th, 2013 07:00
CPU upgrades in most computers do not give significant improvements in performance. Usually, acceptable upgrades are limited to those that the system was designed to use. Most efficient upgrades are increased memory and better video.
dridilig
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December 15th, 2013 08:00
ya I did and I dont think its incompatable
rdunnill
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December 15th, 2013 10:00
An SSD boot drive will give the biggest boost in performance, but I don't think they're recommended for XP.
It's also possible to swap in a newer motherboard and CPU; I have an AsRock AM3+ with 945 Deneb quad-core in my 3000 chassis.
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December 15th, 2013 13:00