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September 27th, 2016 13:00
Dell dimension 9100 cpu upgrade
Hello i have a dell dimension 9100 and i ordered a Pentium d 945 3.4 ghz and the system give me a solid yellow light and the fan gets loud Please help!
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intel pentium 4 cpu 3.00GHZ
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shesagordie
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September 29th, 2016 22:00
intelcrazy
I've already posted the fastest processor supported by the Dimension 9100, the Pentium D960 and Speedstep has also, posted most compatible/fastest graphics card.
Remember the Dimension 9100 was released by Dell in 2005.
Bev.
shesagordie
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September 27th, 2016 22:00
INTELCRAZY
Prior to installing the new processor, did you update the BIOS to the latest version?
The latest BIOS version is A03, when support for newer processors was added.
http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/Drivers/DriversDetails?driverId=R129670&fileId=2731114033&osCode=WW1&productCode=dimension-9100&languageCode=en&categoryId=BI
Bev.
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September 28th, 2016 08:00
Thanks i just got my system working with the Pentium d 945 also do you know of any aftermarket coolers that i could use? and will the Pentium d 960 work on this system? Thanks and have a good day
shesagordie
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September 28th, 2016 09:00
INTELCRAZY
There are no after market coolers/heatsinks available for the Dimension 9100, as this model has a Dell proprietary BTX motherboard and chassis.
Yes, the D960 should be supported by the Dell Dimension 9100.
Bev.
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September 28th, 2016 19:00
Can you tell me what the fastest video card and cpu is that this system will support? and what is the fastest ram I can upgrade this to?
speedstep
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September 29th, 2016 06:00
Ram speed is based on chipset and processor. DDR2 6400 LOW DENSITY NON ECC NON REGISTERED is the fastest ram. Video Card would be Radeon HD6450.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16814121657
DDR2 PC2-6400 • CL=6 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR2-800 • 1.8V • 128Meg x 64 •
http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Dell/dimension-9100
intelcrazy
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September 29th, 2016 07:00
what is the best cpu ram and video card I can upgrade too also what sound card?
intelcrazy
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September 29th, 2016 20:00
Can someone tell me what the fastest video card I can use is and what is the fastest processor @shesagordie @speedstep plz reply
intelcrazy
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October 1st, 2016 12:00
Thanks so much
shesagordie
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October 1st, 2016 13:00
intelcrazy
You are welcome.
Bev.