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November 30th, 2008 13:00
upgrade cpu
I Would Like To Upgrade My Cpu.i have a dim.E521 w/amd 3800+ cpu. how for can i go and not have to change the power supply?what are the specs.for a new cpu?
Dell Dimension E521
Processor : AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ @ 2000 MHz
Physical Memory : 3.5 Ram DDR2-SDRAM
Video Card : Nvidia Corp GeForce 8500gt
Hard Disk : ST3160812AS (160 GB)
Hard Disk : WDC (250 GB)
DVD-Rom Drive : TSSTcorp CDRWDVD TS-H493A
Monitor Type : DELL E207WFP LCD 20' MONITOR
Operating System : Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
DirectX : Version 9.0c
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shesagordie
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November 30th, 2008 14:00
gbensonsr1
You should able to upgrade to the AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+.
First check to see if you have the latest BIOS version, prior to upgrading.
For a processor upgrade, there should be no need to replace the power supply.
Bev.
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November 30th, 2008 20:00
thanks. i think i will go with the 5600+.
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December 1st, 2008 08:00
gbensonsr1
You are welcome and good luck with the upgrade.
Bev.