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Dimension 3000 cpu/processor upgrade

Discussion in 'Overclocking, Cooling and Modding' started by Jug_ger_not, Mar 14, 2008.

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  1. Jug_ger_not Newcomer, in training

    Let me go ahead and say "I AM NEW HERE".
    Well back on topic
    I would like to upgrade my cpu/processor in my Dell Dimension 3000 (yep, it's kinda old),from: Intel Celeron CPU 2.40GHz Socket 478 (as it says in my "System Properties") to a Intel Pentium 4 with 3.0+GHz.
    What I need to know is what/where I need to buy to make this work.
    My price spending range would be around $200.
    Jug_ger_not, Mar 14, 2008
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  2. Tmagic650 TS Ambassador Posts: 19,008   +73

    You wouldn't gain much unless you changed the motherboard too
    Tmagic650, Mar 14, 2008
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  3. Jug_ger_not Newcomer, in training

    Well, I'd Rather not go through all of the modding in all of that.
    And about getting a new computer, rather not on my budget, not even Refurbished.
    Jug_ger_not, Mar 14, 2008
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  4. Tmagic650 TS Ambassador Posts: 19,008   +73

    So save your money, and don't spend anything on this Dell
    Tmagic650, Mar 14, 2008
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  5. Matthew TechSpot Staff Posts: 5,895   +59

    What are you trying to gain out of upgrading? What do you do with your PC? How much RAM does it currently have?
    Matthew, Mar 14, 2008
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  6. Jug_ger_not Newcomer, in training

    2g RAM and Visiontek ATI Radeon X1300 PCI version.
    Jug_ger_not, Mar 14, 2008
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  7. Matthew TechSpot Staff Posts: 5,895   +59

    Copy/Paste:

    Matthew, Mar 14, 2008
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  8. Tmagic650 TS Ambassador Posts: 19,008   +73

    Those proprietary motherboards have such crippled bios, that there is only so much you can do as far as upgrading. Your CPU upgrade is not going to do much for you as I already said. If you want to throw away your money, it's your choice
    Tmagic650, Mar 14, 2008
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  9. Matthew TechSpot Staff Posts: 5,895   +59

    The best he'll get out of a CPU upgrade is a Pentium 4 3.2GHz with Hyperthreading and a 800MHz FSB. That is a nice step above a Celeron.

    If you go that route, you may want to upgrade your RAM with the cash left over and get some that is rated for 800MHz.

    That said, if you're trying to play some of the newer games etc., it's not going to happen.
    Matthew, Mar 14, 2008
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  10. Jug_ger_not Newcomer, in training

    How much would a P4 3.2GHz thats compatible with the Dim3000 cost exactly, and can you provide a link?
    Well, if you can't find one, then the Dell Forums say that I can use this one: Intel Pentium 4 3.0E Prescott 3.0GHz 1MB L2 Cache Socket 478 89W Single-Core Processor at Newegg.
    All I need to know is that what else would I have to buy heatsink/cooling fan/any part (minus a new mobo/case/new computer) for this processor or the 3.2 GHz version.
    Or (I seriously doubt) a better Dim3000 compatible Processor.
    Jug_ger_not, Mar 14, 2008
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  11. Matthew TechSpot Staff Posts: 5,895   +59

    If you buy a boxed version of the CPU you'll get a heatsink and fan. You won't need anything else but you might want to upgrade your RAM if the FSB on the new CPU is significantly faster than the old CPU. You may also want to use aftermarket thermal compound.

    I don't know all the current prices of every CPU out there heh. Go search around on Ebay (if you feel safe buying your CPU there).
    Matthew, Mar 15, 2008
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  12. kpo6969 TechSpot Maniac Posts: 875

    1.read your manual:
    http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim3000/en/SM/specs.htm#wp1075776
    2.what you can use depends on how it was origionally configured
    3.if this is what your talking about:
    http://www.starmicro.net/detail.aspx?ID=509
    Google can be your friend, if you use it
    The rest is up to you
    kpo6969, Mar 15, 2008
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  13. Jug_ger_not Newcomer, in training

    Thanks for your help.
    But finding a boxed version is gonna be a little hard,
    Jug_ger_not, Mar 15, 2008
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  14. Matthew TechSpot Staff Posts: 5,895   +59

    Matthew, Mar 15, 2008
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  15. Jug_ger_not Newcomer, in training

    Jug_ger_not, Mar 15, 2008
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  16. Matthew TechSpot Staff Posts: 5,895   +59

    Matthew, Mar 15, 2008
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  17. Jug_ger_not Newcomer, in training

    Jug_ger_not, Mar 15, 2008
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  18. Matthew TechSpot Staff Posts: 5,895   +59

    The heatsink supports Socket 478 so yes. However, it's $34, when the link I posted to Newegg has loads that are <$20. Why pay more?
    Matthew, Mar 15, 2008
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  19. Jug_ger_not Newcomer, in training

    Ok.
    After reviewing many heatsinks and fans this is the one I decided on:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106606
    Do I need to upgrade my PSU to make this heatsink and my chosen cpu above work?
    I already know where to get those types of PSU and new hard drives that work with my computer from.
    Jug_ger_not, Mar 15, 2008
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  20. Matthew TechSpot Staff Posts: 5,895   +59

    Your PSU should be fine. If you run into issues upgrade as necessary - but there's no reason to fix something that isn't broken.
    Matthew, Mar 15, 2008
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