Processor Upgrade

[Jonny English]

I have a Dell Precision 530 with a 2GHz Xeon processor and a spare slot. I would like to upgrade my processor to a more powerful one and get a second chip at the same time, does anyone know how I can tell which ones my computer can accept and what is the maximum speed I could put in. Any help would be very appreciated.

[Allen]

Log onto Dell's website with your service code that's located somewhere on your case. Follow the links for upgrades for that particular model/motherboard.

 

You don't have to buy it from them - but this is the best way I've found to insure what I'm purchasing will be compatible to the workstation.

[Jonny English]

I bought the computer as reconditioned, therefore it doesn't have a Dell Service Code. Any other ideas???

[Allen]

Hmmmm. Not sure. I went to Dell's web site - searched for processor upgrades. Had no luck there. Short of a owners book - which you might be able to find on the dell site - I'm stuck.

As a side thought, one would think a serial number or code on the existing chip would give a clue of it's front-side bus/speed/type - but I do not know that for certain.

Sorry. Wish I could help more.

[Crazy Homeless Guy]

crack the case open, and see if you can find any information on your motherboard. manufacturer/serial no. the info on the existing chip is worthless, since the motherboard is adapted to work with the chip, not the chip to work with the motherboard.

 

or for a slightly easier route.... install Fresh Diagnose, and gather the info on your motherboard, do a search of the companies website, and it will tell you what processors are exceptable.

 

http://www.freshdevices.com

 

for instance, it tells me i have a Micro-Star 6A69SM4A with a Intel 850 (Tehama) Chipset. now I can find a processor to upgrade to that will be excepted by this board.

[Jonny English]

Thanks for your help CHG, will try that and see if it works.