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Compatible CPUs
Hey,
I have a Dell Inspiron 546MT and I'm thinking of swapping out my CPU.
I want to get AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000, like the one here: http://www.okobe.co.uk/ws/product/AMD+Athlon+64+X2+Dual+Core+6000+Processor+3.0GHz+2000MHz+2MB+L2+Cache+Socket+AM2/1000004898?ref=1q4bs
I'm not certain whether it will be compatible with my desktop though.
Here are my current specs:
Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
AMD Athlon 64 LE- 1660
Dell Motherboard- 0F896N A02
AMD Chipset- 780G
Dell BIOS- A11
2GB, Dual Channel, DDR2 RAM- 400MHZ
1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 240
jsktx
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June 2nd, 2010 09:00
Here's what I was able to find out about your motherboard. It's a socket AM2+ motherboard and is apparently backwards compatible to AM2 processors. So the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ might work. The TDP (thermal design power) is the only concern I have. It's a 125W processor and the motherboard might not be designed to handle that. As an alternative, you can upgrade to a Phenom X3, Phenom X4 or the newer Athlon X2, such as the Athlon X2 7550. These are all AM2+ processors.
MoCrack
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June 3rd, 2010 02:00
The AMD website tells me that the 6000 is 89W, what is the most amount of watts that I should put onto my motherboard?
jsktx
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June 3rd, 2010 05:00
The one you list however is 125W version. There is actually three versions of the 6000+:
MoCrack
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June 5th, 2010 13:00
Do you know what the highest watt CPU is that I can put on my motherboard?
jsktx
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June 5th, 2010 14:00
It will take at least a AMD Phenom II X4 945 Processor (3.0GHz) processor, because Dell is currently offering a 546 in the Outlet with this CPU. It's advisable to always have the latest BIOS update before upgrading the processor.
bmigas
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August 28th, 2010 06:00
would the AMD Phenom II X4 945 Processor (3.0GHz) 95 watt work in the Inspiron 546 motherboard ?
jsktx
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August 28th, 2010 13:00
If you read the previous post you would have your answer.
bmigas
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August 28th, 2010 21:00
errr Now ! Was just worried bout the thermal ! Wattage !
bmigas
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August 28th, 2010 21:00
Cool ! How i'll order it ! Thanks
jsktx
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August 29th, 2010 03:00
If Dell sells this model with that particular CPU then you should be fine.
jessterman21
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March 30th, 2011 17:00
I had the same CPU as you in my 546, and I upgraded to an Athlon II X2 250 - make sure whatever CPU you get it's 95w or less.