Will processor fit?

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  1. lumpy4900

    lumpy4900 MDL Novice

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    Intel(R) Processor Identification Utility
    Version: 4.41.20111201
    Time Stamp: 2012/03/19 01:38:34
    Operating System: 5.1-2600-Service Pack 3
    Number of processors in system: 1
    Current processor: #1
    Active cores per processor: 1
    Disabled cores per processor: 0
    Processor Name: Intel(R) Celeron(R) D CPU 352 3.20GHz
    Type: 0
    Family: F
    Model: 6
    Stepping: 4
    Revision: 4
    Maximum CPUID Level: 6
    L1 Instruction Cache: 12 KĀµops
    L1 Data Cache: 16 KB
    L2 Cache: 512 KB
    Packaging: LGA775
    Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(R) Technology: No
    MMX(TM): Yes
    Intel(R) SSE: Yes
    Intel(R) SSE2: Yes
    Intel(R) SSE3: Yes
    Intel(R) SSE4: No
    Intel(R) AES-NI: No
    Intel(R) AVX: No
    Enhanced Halt State: No
    Execute Disable Bit: Yes
    Intel(R) Hyper-Threading Technology: No
    Intel(R) 64 Architecture: Yes
    Intel(R) Virtualization Technology: No
    Expected Processor Frequency: 3.20 GHz
    Reported Processor Frequency: 3.20 GHz
    Expected System Bus Frequency: 533 MHz
    Reported System Bus Frequency: 533 MHz
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    Can anyone tell me if this processor will fit a dell dimension 4600. Its not hooked up so was in hopes that some one could give me an answer or tell me how to find out. I know it does have an intel processor now but thats about all I know without firing it up and looking.
     
  2. lumpy4900

    lumpy4900 MDL Novice

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    Well, I feel stupid. took about 5 minutes to look it up and find out it will work. I figured it would be hours. So, my next question is the celeron is a 3.2 and the one in the dell is a pentium 4 2.4. Would it be worth changing for the sake of speeding it up or would it not be worth the time and effort. I have changed processors quite a few times but always replaced them with the same. Dont know all that much about speed gains and such between the two. Thanks.
     
  3. sebus

    sebus MDL Guru

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    If you were to swap Celeron for P4 that would make sense. The other way round I do not see it

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  4. lilcuda

    lilcuda MDL Novice

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    #4 lilcuda, Mar 27, 2012
    Last edited: Mar 27, 2012
    Some Celeron D versions do work with the 4600 , the one your mention however is a LGA 775 type and the motherboard for a 4600 is socket 478 .

    You will need to go on the hunt for an early prescott ( celeron D was prescott ) which was in the 478 package , this cpu will have pins on the underside where the 775 doesnt.

    If you want to speed up the system look for a cpu with a higher FSB ie the 800 FSB of the hyperthread models.

    The prescott also had SSE3 , check your software for support if its worth the change or not. Otherwise go for a high end Northwood 3.0/800/512 or similar .