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Upgrading a Dell

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  • 22-07-2007 7:30pm
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    Devil5434
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    Well basically I bought a dell dimension 8400 about 3 years ago and I was wondering if anybody here knew which type of processor do I need to upgrade it....like is it an Intel socket 775 or an Intel socket 479 and also would this graphics card be compatible with my computer:
    http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=326956

    Thanks:D


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    dazftw
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    well it is PCI-E compatiable I dont think it would have any problems.. someone might be able to make this more clear.. I just did a quick google search

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    The Real B-man
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    Not a hope upgrading the processor to a intel core duo in a 3year old dell wouldnt have the right chipset your best hope is upgrading the graphics card depending on wattage of your psu, and ram thats about


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    Devil5434
    Closed Accounts Posts: 135 ✭✭Devil5434


    The Real B-man wrote:
    Not a hope upgrading the processor to a intel core duo in a 3year old dell wouldnt have the right chipset your best hope is upgrading the graphics card depending on wattage of your psu, and ram thats about


    Well yeah ok but could I buy a new motherboard and then use the new processors?, and if so then what motherboard would be compatible with this, if ya know...


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    Dacelonid
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    You will probably run into the same problem I did when I went to upgrade my XPS. Dell use proprietry Motherboards so an ATX board will likely not fit in the case. I had to buy a new case, PSU and motherboard just to upgrade the CPU.


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