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December 31st, 2010 04:00
Dell dimension e521 cpu upgrade question
hi , i own a dell dimension e521 im looking to upgrade the processor/cpu from what ive read i have found out the motherboard only supports upto a dual core cpu.
this is the cpu i have been looking to upgrade it with AMD Phenom II X2 Dual Core 555 3.2GHz Black Edition C3 (Socket AM3) Processor im wondering would the motherboard support this cpu, purchase/more info http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/CPUs+%2F+Processors/AMD+Phenom+II/AMD+Phenom+II+X2+Dual+Core+555+3.2GHz+Black+Edition+C3+%28Socket+AM3%29+Processor+-+Retail+?productId=41167
also i have purchased a 450w PSU and new new graphics card radeon 5450 but i was wondering do i need the 450psu or would the standard 300w be sufficent with this cpu upgrade and graphics upgrade
if this cpu isnt supported is they a cpu anyone could suggest for a am2 motherboard
im looking to play call of duty black ops this is the required cpu specs..
- Processor: Intel® Core™2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 or better
Jsreklaw
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December 31st, 2010 05:00
ive read that am3 cpu's are backwards compatible to am2 motherboards but am3 motherboards arent compatible with am2 socket cpu's , if thats true would this cpu be ideal if that is true
jsktx
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December 31st, 2010 05:00
That processor isn't supported by the E521, because it's an AM3 socket. Only AM2 socket processors, like a Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.0Ghz 89W Windsor, will work. Problem is this processor an others like it are no longer made. You're only chance of finding one is on an auction site like eBay. Besure to look for an 89W, not an 125W version of this processor. The 125W is too hot for your integrated heatsink.
jsktx
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December 31st, 2010 08:00
They're backwards compatible if the BIOS supports the CPU. In this case it doesn't. You have to remember Dell is in the business to selling computers, so upgrade possibilities is limited for a reason.
rayxpert
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January 13th, 2013 13:00
Hello folks I hope this help to everybody with the same problem :
The Dell Dimension in this case e521 Its made just for Semphron and Athlon II x2 Processors I will Suggest use for this game an AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ or Higher its a CPU 2.7GHZ FSB 1000 should be enough, I recommend use for this game more than 2GB of Memory Ram in this case you can use a 1GB DDR2 FSB 800 per slot and you gonna need a better Video Card the Radeon 5450 is low profile
hope this help