Socket 775 MB upgrade to a core2duo?

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  1. tumbleweed_biff

    tumbleweed_biff MDL Novice

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    #1 tumbleweed_biff, May 4, 2011
    Hi,

    I have a DELL Dimension E310 series which came with a socket 775 P4, 2.8ghz, HT CPU. Unfortunately, Dell's site does not recognize the service tag as being valid.

    Can I install a socket 775 Core 2 Duo T7300 LGA 775 processor?

    Thanks,
     
  2. U-Fig

    U-Fig MDL Member

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    #2 U-Fig, May 4, 2011
    well, maybe you could after doing a bios upgrade from dell

    but firstly i would try googling your board for a bit, and add LGA 775 C2D T7300 to your search query, see if you come up with a few results and start reading

    so open up your case and find out which mainboard you have.
     
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    starams5 MDL Member

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    #3 starams5, May 6, 2011
    Hi All,

    I might be wrong, but I believe the T7300 is a Mobile processor. It only dissipates 35W of power, bios compatibility would be an issue.
     
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  4. kpo6969

    kpo6969 MDL Member

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  5. Michelle68

    Michelle68 MDL Senior Member

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    #5 Michelle68, May 21, 2011
    The system is too old and not worth upgrading.

    Save your money and get something made in this decade with a warranty.