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March 17th, 2013 19:00
Upgrading Inspiron 530 Processor
Hi
I'm new to this forum, and as well as in computers, so bare with me.
I have Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU E2160 @ 1.80GHz, 1800 Mhz, 2 Core(s) and I'm trying to upgrade the CPUs so I can play smoothly when it comes to playing modern games, notably Starcraft II.
So what are some CPUs that are compatible with my PC?
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shesagordie
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March 17th, 2013 20:00
REy_FErn
As your 530 was purchased with a Core 2 Duo/ Dual Core processor and a 300w power supply, it usually has a 0RY007 motherboard, that supports Core2 Duo/Pentium Dual Core/Celeron processors only.
The following processors are compatible, with the 0RY007/Foxconn G33M02 motherboard:
Wolfdale Dual Core E7300, 2.66, 3MB, 65W, M0
Wolfdale Dual Core E8190, 2.66G, 6MB, 1333FSB, 65Watt, C0
Wolfdale Dual Core E8200, 2.66G, 6MB, 1333FSB, 65W, C0
Wolfdale Dual Core E8300, 2.83G, 6MB, 1333FSB, 65W, C0
Wolfdale Dual Core E8400, 3.00G, 6MB, 1333FSB, 65W, C0
Wolfdale Dual Core E8400, 3.00G, 6MB, 1333FSB, 65W, E0
Wolfdale Dual Core E8500, 3.16G, 6MB, 1333FSB, 65W, C0
Wolfdale Dual Core E8500, 3.16G, 6MB, 1333FSB, 65W, E0
Wolfdale Core 2 Duo, E8600, 3.33GHz, 6MB, 1333FSB, 65W, E0
Conroe E1400, 2.00G, 512KB,CCO,M0
Conroe E2140, 1.60G, 1MB, 800FSB, M0
Conroe E2160, 1.80G, 1MB, 800FSB, L2
Conroe E2160, 1.80G, 1MB, 800FSB, M0
Conroe E2180, 2.00G, 1MB, 800FSB, M0
Conroe E2200, 2.20G, 1MB, 800FSB, M0
Conroe E2220, 2.40G, 1MB, PCO, M0
Conroe E4300, 1.80G, 2MB, 800FSB, L2
Conroe E4400, 2.00G, 2MB, 800FSB, L2
Conroe E4500, 2.20G, 2MB, 800FSB, M0
Conroe E4600, 2.40G, 2MB, 800FSB, M0
Conroe E4700, 2.60G, 2MB, 800FSB, G0
Conroe E6320, 1.86G, 4MB, 1066FSB, B2
Conroe E6420, 2.13G, 4MB, 1066FSB, B2
Conroe E6550, 2.33G, 4MB, 1333FSB
Conroe E6600, 2.40G, 4MB, 1066FSB, B2
Conroe E6700, 2.66G, 4MB, 1066FSB, B2
Conroe E6750, 2.66G, 4MB, 1333FSB, G0
Conroe E6850, 3.00G, 4MB, 1333FSB, G0
Conroe E7200, 2.53G, 3MB, WFD, 65W
Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5200(2.5 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
Intel E5700 3.00 GHz Dual processor
Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 (2.80 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E7600 (3M Cache, 3.06 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
Prior to installing the processor, check that you have BIOS Version 1.0.16 installed, when support for new Intel CPU's was added.
Bev.
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March 17th, 2013 21:00
The E5700 was introduced after the E5400 and E6300 (Wolfdale) models, so they would be compatible, too. All of them are discontinued, so I'd suggest eBay.
I have an E6300 (Wolfdale) in my 220s, which shares its motherboard with the 530.
shesagordie
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March 17th, 2013 22:00
REy_FErn
And I have a Wolfdale Core 2 Duo E8400, 3.00G, 6MB, 1333FSB, 65W, in my Inspiron 530 Mini Tower. :emotion-5:
Bev.
REy_FErn
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March 17th, 2013 23:00
Thank you so much!
BTW, what if I have BIOS Version 1.0.5?
shesagordie
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March 18th, 2013 07:00
REy_FErn
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March 18th, 2013 09:00
Sorry, but how do I upgrade my BIOS?
shesagordie
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March 18th, 2013 09:00
REy_FErn
The instructions for both downloading and installing, are on the Dell Inspiron 530 download site, here:
http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/555/DriverDetails/Product/inspiron-530?driverId=N73YW&osCode=WLH&fileId=2731108828&languageCode=en
Use the 'Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment'.
Please read the instructions carefully, as a failed, or corrupted BIOS flash can cost you a new motherboard.
Bev
REy_FErn
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March 18th, 2013 16:00
Thank you sir
shesagordie
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March 18th, 2013 18:00
REy_FErn
Happy to have helped.
Bev.