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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.

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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?

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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+:

  • ADX6000IAA6CZ - 125W Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.0Ghz Windsor.
  • ADA6000IAA6CZ - 89W Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.0Ghz Windsor
  • ADV6000IAA5DO - 89W Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.1Ghz Brisbane

 

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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?

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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.

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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 ?

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August 28th, 2010 13:00

If you read the previous post you would have your answer.

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August 28th, 2010 21:00

errr Now ! Was just worried bout the thermal ! Wattage !

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August 28th, 2010 21:00

Cool ! How i'll order it ! Thanks

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August 29th, 2010 03:00

If Dell sells this model with that particular CPU then you should be fine.

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.

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