Confirmation for upgrade DM061 (processor and memory RAM)

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Before I need to buy new, at least need to upgrade my old pc before anything for back up and save this guy(pc) when I needed ---------------- System info : Processor        : Intel(R) Pentium(R) D   CPU   2.80GHz,  2800MHz,   2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s) L2 Cache size  : 4096 BIOS Version        : Dell Inc. 2.4.0 SMBIOS Version    :  2.3 BIOS Mode           : Legacy Base Board Product ; 0WG864 System Model      : DELL DM061 System Type        : x64 based pc OS                       : Window 10(not-compatible with this but I had to) ______________________________ Seem I need VT, this processor do not have VT not sure about which Processor to upgrade with but I heard: [ Intel core 2 duo e6600 ] [* Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 -BX80562Q660  ] [ Intel core 2 Quad Q6700 ] well if got any than this , got any suggestion or this among the best? and got no problem to change this processor?   RAM not sure about  which DDR2 module speed that I need 4 socket as usual , can this DM061 using 4gb/8gb DDR2 stick? due to window 10 at least I need more than 4gb RAM    well , some say is easy to buy new, but still need this pc, due to latest work issue and got problem in some issue, I need at least to upgrade Processor with VT(virtualization)and some more RAM to add, I found that my RAM is not same in module speed due to it detect lowest speed, last I buy RAM for this , many not compatible with this PC.

redxps630 · Accepted Answer

The chipset is Intel G965 Express. top cpu Q6600/6700 or E6600/6700.  c2quad is better than c2D. https://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-Intel_(chipsets)/G965_Express.html

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