Dell dimension 2400 cpu upgrade

[kameron]

I use a dimension 2400 as a secondary PC for gaming and OS compatibility purposes and would like to upgrade the CPU to as powerful as I could reasonably go with the factory power supply and heat sink. I use both this and a modern computer so there is no point in arguing with me to replace the entire system.
current processor: Intel celeron 2.2 GHz socket 478
OS: windows xp service pack 3
bios version: A02
power supply: 200w I think, I could upgrade but I'd prefer not to
current hard drive: 2x 80gb IDE PATA

I want at least around 2.8 GHz if possible, I will concern my self with price and such, I just want a product name and description

 

[MaikuTech]

It is doable I had the machine back a long time ago and found upgrading it easy but not worth it over time.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TGCYAGS/?tag=httpwwwtechsp-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F42Y924/?tag=httpwwwtechsp-20

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0089JIDLC/?tag=httpwwwtechsp-20
Don't skimp on the psu dell provides, besides that as old as it is I'm surprised it has given you warning signs of dying off.
If you really want to you may contact me personally I have core i5 haswell mobo ddr3 8gb I am willing to sell quickly.
I used all last year and that thing performs like a beast, I went the kaby lake way in xmas.

 

[delrey]

I found this as a great source: http://www.cpu-world.com/Sockets/Socket 478 (mPGA478B).html

Basically you will need to verify from Dell on what processors are supported by your MB. This will determine on what you can upgrade with. The link above will help you.

 

[kameron]

Thank you both. And in regards to the first response I intend to stay with the dimension due to personal finance concerns making a full new system out of the question so thanks for the offer but I seriously doubt I could reach your price range as I am in high school and unemployed.

To simply state, parts have almost always seemed very cheap in price when looking into the dimension 2400

 

[cliffordcooley]

Spend sixty dollars on a cheap refurbished PC from Newegg and have six times processing with a Core2 Duo.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAAYZ69U9377

Or spend eighty dollars and more than double processing of Core2 Duo with Core i3. That is more than twelve times the processing of LGA478 CPU's.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5HA70V4769

Here is an image showing the CPU's I've personal dealing with. Note the colors indicate platforms (with the exception of the Intel Atom).


I recommend ditching the mPGA478 platform and moving on. It is not worth the money in upkeep/upgrading. If you are going to upgrade make your money count with a greater performance boost.


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[kameron]

Just to restate: high school, unemployed, OS compatibility, the pc in question isn't my primary, and to add; I like older tech

I have followed the advice in the link given by delrey and I believe I've found a suitable cpu. the answer I found was the Intel Pentium 4 (northwood) 3.06ghz 533mhz fsb socket 478. Miaku, you mentioned prior experience with the 2400, do you have any idea if the default power supply can run it

The CPU stated is apparently the most powerful I can go with, and I should mention I don't really know how powerful the default power supply is

 

[MaikuTech]

Yes the psu will run it just fine see the voltage it requires.
https://ark.intel.com/products/2749...HT-Technology-3_06-GHz-512K-Cache-533-MHz-FSB
I know your on a poor mans wallet but if you can swing 50 bucks before late summer pick this one up.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DZ6R9GE/?tag=httpwwwtechsp-20
It will fit inside your dell dimension 2400 no probs for the loose cables use zip ties for the moment.

 

[delrey]

If I'm not mistaken, P4's ran hot. So make sure you have proper airflow in your case.

 

[MaikuTech]

Yeah those higer end prescott p4s for the socket 478s and LGA 775 P4's were too hot.
No disrespect delrey but I really don't think a cpu upgrade on that socket 478 will do much good.

 

[kameron]

I was the one who found the product, and just looking; socket 478 compatible heat sinks are mostly under 20$ new and a good number of them are specifically advertised for Pentium 4

 

[kameron]

I just looked at your suggested power supply and though it would be an upgrade I would have to do a good bit of adaptation of wires to run pretty much everything in my system

 

[delrey]

Yeah those higer end prescott p4s for the socket 478s and LGA 775 P4's were too hot.
No disrespect delrey but I really don't think a cpu upgrade on that socket 478 will do much good.

I agree completely. However, the OP was clear that a platform update wasn't possible for them.