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upgrade dell inspiron 530
i have dell530 desktop with g33m02 motherboard .
1 can i use intel core 2 duo processor e7500 with it?
2 can i use a ddr 3 graphic card with it?
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i have dell530 desktop with g33m02 motherboard .
1 can i use intel core 2 duo processor e7500 with it?
2 can i use a ddr 3 graphic card with it?
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shesagordie
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August 9th, 2015 13:00
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1) Yes,
Note: Prior to installing the processor you need to check that you have BIOS Version 1.0.15, or higher, when support for new Intel CPU's was added.
2) Yes.
First check that there is free space available for the card inside the case, also that the default 300w power supply is compatible, but the power supply can be upgraded to suit the requirements of the PCIe x16 graphics card.
Bev.
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August 24th, 2015 13:00
your previous answers were realy helpfull sir
further i want to ask is that-
1. upto what level i can upgrade my dell inspiron 530.(like ram ,processor, harddisk ,graphic card etc.)
2. i have now installed intel core 2 duo e8400 ,some time it gives clock intrupt error with secondary processor(blue screen error). what could be the possible foults.
3. can i update my bios(if yes then how ) my BIOS Version is 1.015.
4. i need to install a new power supply unit what could be the best choices (I have ram-4.5 gb, core 2 duo e8400, 500 gb harddisk, 1 gb radeon 5450 graphic card)
5. will zebronic 450 w gold series a good option for power supply.(plz help me with some of the best in this price range)
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August 24th, 2015 15:00
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1) 530 with a G33M02 motherboard > RAM 4g, either 2 x 2gb DDR2 modules, or 4 x 1gb modules. HD up to 2tb in size. Processor Wolfdale Core 2 Duo, E8600, 3.33GHz, 6MB, 1333FSB, 65W, E0.
2) Did you reapply thermal paste to processor, was the processor installed correctly [see page 170]?
http://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_inspiron_desktop/inspiron-530_owner%27s%20manual_en-us.pdf
As you have reused the heat sink, plan on cleaning it's base and reapplying thermal compound to the processor.
Directions for cleaning and applying thermal compound, are HERE.
Only need a small tube of thermal compound is needed, this can be purchased from any online, or local computer store.
I have been running a e8400 in my Inspiron 530 MT for several years, without any issues.
3) BIOS Version 1.0.15, should be fine, support for new Intel CPU's was added with this version. The latest BIOS version Dell published is the 1.0.18 . All the instructions for flashing the BIOS are given on Dell's download page.
Note; A bad, or corrupt BIOS flash, can cost you a new motherboard.
4&5) The Zebronic 450 is not compatible, it only has 3 x SATA power connectors, the 530 requires four connectors.
Standard ATX power supply units can be installed, with either a 24-pin or 20+4-pin main motherboard power connector, with or without the on/off switch.
You should be able to buy a compatible power supply from either a local or online computer store.
Note: A power supply with four SATA power connectors, is required.
A hint, don't go cheap on the power supply, check out the Corsair and Antec brands of power supplies.
Bev.
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August 24th, 2015 20:00
You do not need a new power supply for a 5450 video card.