I been given the task of "upgrading" a Dell Dimension 3100 (The upgrade is wanted because they are getting teh internets!!!):
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Looking at the specs a 2 * 1GB DDR2 RAM upgrade is a no-brainer to replace the 2 * 256MB currently installed with the prices being as low as they are.
I haven't turned the box on yet (been busy today just grabbed the specs) but the sticker on the front is of the P4 HT variety so i'm guessing:
- It'll be running at around 3Ghz
- The motherboard is of the LGA 775 variety (True?)
Therefore any CPU upgrade would have to be a P4 Dual core (Nasty) or a Core 2 variant.
From the specs the chipset is a Intel 915GV:
Intel site...
Intel® 915GV Express Chipset for Embedded Computing – Overview
I've had a quick flick around teh internets and i don't think i can put P4 Dual core (Nasty) or a Core 2 in this board - Can anyone confirm this?
IMO just putting 2GB of ram in this would give a decent performance boost anyway and would be worth doing, i don't think they do anything "demanding" on the machine anyway.
The reason they want it upgrading is more than likely it is full of rubbish and like in most cases a fresh install of XP would feel like an upgrade.
My Intel knowledge isn't what it should be hence the request for help, thanks in advance :-)
(Oh yeah and i can't believe it ain't got a PCI Express x16 slot or an AGP x8 slot, a dirty trick DELL.)
***Probably get this RAM***
Crucial 2GB Kit (2x1GB) DDR2 800MHz/PC2-6400 Memory Non-ECC Unbuffered CL6 Lifetime Warranty - Ebuyer
Should work fine it will just auto clock down to 533 - won't it? (I wanna get the faster ram so maybe it can be re-used if they upgrade again later).
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