upgrading the cpu on my dell dimension e310

[ztz198]

hello all

i have a dell dimension e310 with a pentium 4HT 2.8ghz 800mhz FSB cpu i would like to upgrade it with something faster so i was wondering if i try to switch to a dual core cpu with the same socket and FSB type like this oneNewegg.com - Intel Pentium E2180 Allendale 2.0GHz 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Processors
would my system be able to support this cpu or not

thanks

 

[KSoD]

Hello,

No you could not do this. Your mother board is not capable of running that CPU.

Please do not post multiple topics of the same thread. Thank you. Other thread is deleted.

Cheers,
Mak

 

[ztz198]

sorry didnt realize i posted two..
so the system cannot support any type of dual core cpu's just the standard p4 it came with

 

[KSoD]

Hello,

Yes that is basically what i am saying. Dell's are very limited as to what type of CPU they can support. Just like any other Mobo. There is only a specific set of CPU's that will work with any mobo. With Dell's that is even harder to figure out cause they dont give you a make and model just a ID number.

From what i see of this mobo it will only support:
Socket: LGA775 Supporting Pentium 4 5XX/6XX Processors 2.8-3.8 GHz

So bascially if you wanted a Fual Core CPU you would have to buy a new mobo and CPU. Not to mention a new case cause of the way Dell mounts their mobo's inside the case.

Cheers,
Mak

 

[ztz198]

hmmm well guess ill stick with p4 then and upgrade it to the max
thanks for the help