DELL OPTIPLEX GX620 PROCESSOR UPGRADATION QUERY

Question

Hello Geeks,

I have confusion regarding upgradation of processor on my DELL Optiplex GX620 (SFF) machine. My processor is Intel Pentium 4, 2.8 Ghz, HT and want to replace it to Intel Pentium D 960 3.6 Ghz 800 FSB processor. My queries are

Is this processor will require upgradation of heat sink for better heat dessipation or currently will be sufficient???

Can I replace the existing processor with Intel Pentium Dual Core 1.6 Ghz E2140 Processor (800 FSB LGA 775 Socket)???

Suggest the best processor upgrade for optimal and enhance performance of the machine GX620???

rdunnill · Accepted Answer

Is this processor will require upgradation of heat sink for better heat dessipation Yes, you'll need a new heatsink.

speedstep · Accepted Answer

Can I replace the existing processor with Intel Pentium Dual Core 1.6 Ghz E2140 Processor (800 FSB LGA 775 Socket)??? NO.

The only Dual core parts you can use are Pentium D and only the 2.8Ghz versions with that size due to power supply limits. The Aluminum Heatsink must be replaced with Copper Heatpipe version for Pentium D processors and BIOS must be A11.

Stonefish_23 · Answer

Thanks Speed Stap for the utmost reply. Please provide me the link me for dell manual or site page which tells how to upgrade the bios to A11 and provide heat sink replacement guidlines.

speedstep · Answer

http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/19/DriverDetails?driverId=R142230

Installation Instructions for the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format

Download file to Desktop
Use one of the methods below to flash the Bios.

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DELL OPTIPLEX GX620 PROCESSOR UPGRADATION QUERY

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