XPS Gen 4 Compatable CPUs

If there a motherboard that can possibly fit into the case that will work or no?

 

So whats the best CPU i can plug into the machine then?

The highest CPU would be the 3.4GHz P4 HT there is one HERE for $105. You can also go with a 3.2GHz HERE.

 

As far as putting in another mobo, I have explored this option. It might be do able, but it would take some work. Dell uses custom connectors for the power button, leds, usb, and other ports that are on the front of the case. That connector is not going to fit any 'store shelf' computer. The power supply is another issue, it is only a 460w so depending on what you put in the case that will limit high end components, also since it is a custom power supply you can't really replace it. Another problem could be cooling since Dell uses a custom duct system to cool the processor. And then if you did manage to get around all these obstacles, once you have the new mobo in, then you will need a new copy of windows, because your existing Dell OEM copy will not transfer to the new board.

Hi

The best CPU upgrade you can go to is the P 4 Prescott 670 or 671 at 3.8 GHz

Socket 775 LGA 90 MM you can not go any higher in speed .

The only deference is the 671 has visual technology at the same speed .

The 670 is hard to find and the 671 i have not found one yet !!

You may get lucky and find the 670 on eBay at a good price !!

I have the 670 on my D 8400 and it is really fast over the 3.00 i had !!!

But the coast was about $700.00 new 2 years ago!!

Good Luck

 

If it's going to be a "secondary computer", why bother trying to upgrade??

Yes it was going to be a second gaming system but im scraping it totally and starting from scratch.

 

Just ordered a Q6600, new 680i lt motherboard 2 500GB drivers etc.

 

Only thing Im keeping here is the optical drives, and video card the rest is being thrown out :(

Nope Im tossing out the case :( Got a CM Stacker 830 for 189 from tiger direct today.

 

I just need the machine for a gaming pc for my gf.  I have a new dell 720 with an sli setup 4gb memory coming from dell.  I want her and I to play a few games together :P

 

 

Are you going to be trying to put this in the Gen4 tower? If so please post if you are successful or now, and what you did. I might consider gutting mine if you are successful.

I was just going to upgrade but I cant have a machine with an old cr-appy cpu for playing games when I want to play COH on a widescreen display.  Just not enough power so i thought screw it :P

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TechieAnalyst wrote:

Nope Im tossing out the case :( Got a CM Stacker 830 for 189 from tiger direct today.

 

I just need the machine for a gaming pc for my gf.  I have a new dell 720 with an sli setup 4gb memory coming from dell.  I want her and I to play a few games together :P

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If all you're keeping is the optical drive of the XPS Gen4....then your Message Subject is wholely misleading for people replying to your post in an effort to help.. :smileywink:

depending what chipset you have , the the intel 925x or 925xe,,here are cpu supports-

 

925x chipset-

Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor supporting Hyper-Threading Technology Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor Extreme Edition supporting Hyper-Threading Technology

 

925xe chipset- Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor Extreme Edition supporting Hyper-Threading Technology

 

cannot use intel core 2 duo,,sorry

 

supported memory-

                                   looks like pc4200 ddr2 or pc 5300 ddr2

 

its possible you mgiht be able to run pc 6400,,,but i have not seen it as an option at any of the memory manufacuters sites.... and may reduce the speed if you did use it...

You really didnt read what went on did you?

 

I wanted to just UPGRADE IT then when I found out I could only dump old bad cpus I ended up saying nevermind :P

 

Originally upgrade nor scrapping it :P

 

Read the posts before coming to a conclusion

Not to labor the point, and taking into account you're new to the boards, but posting to infer you had questions about compatible CPUs for a Gen 4 system (and motherboard) when in reality you were scrapping it - except for the optical drive - and looking for input on what to put into a new case and along with other components - which isn't even remotely related to "compatible XPS Gen4 CPUs - is really inconsiderate.

 

 

"its possible you mgiht be able to run pc 6400,,,but i have not seen it as an option at any of the memory manufacuters sites.... and may reduce the speed if you did use it..."

 

I use PC6400 in my Gen4, 4GB worth. And it runs fine, and crucial does say that the Gen4 supports it HERE.

 

 

As far as running your Gen4 for a gaming system for your g/f, you probably only needed to upgrade your video card, and possibly add memory. I'm not sure what your systems specs are but you can see mine in my signiture below. And I run Company of Heroes Opposing Fronts, Medal of Honor Air Born, Battlefield 2 & 2142, and more all on high or max settings.