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Question

Dell dimension 5150

by Jul 29, 2012 3:28AM PDT

i have a dell dimension 5150 i'm running windows 7 64bit
and i have a Intel(R) D CPU 2.8GHz 2.79GHz with 4GB Ram and i would like to upgrade the CPU to the fastest my machine can take my service tag is 5CP792J But this doesn't work for some reason

Ian

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Clarification Request
Check and verify
by Willy Jul 29, 2012 5:30AM PDT

I'll check Intel's support website for that mtrbd. chipset, 945G(Intel 945G Express) and allow that to explain possible cpus. I do suggest you know 100% what your current cpu, as in STK# which further explains it class type/class. Thus, you can find comparable cpus.

Next, if you're complaining about your service# is not being accepted, be 100% you're entering the right number. Yeah, sometimes mistakes happen, get a magnifying glass if you have to, sometimes an 8 looks like a B, or an I is like a 1, notice the minor difference.

tada -----Willy Happy

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This is my power supply
by iansnakebite Aug 2, 2012 6:41AM PDT

I'm not sure if this post was seen so i'm re applying it.

i didn't realise that photo was meant to be the same as mine i didn't check. fitting a video card isn't a problem and finding drivers isn't eitherbut understanding what card is suitable for my machine is thats the bit i don't understand but i'll try my best.
ok the differances are my
+5vfp is 2A
here is a photo of my power supply just to make sure
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f59/iansnakebite/DSC_0001.jpg

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Answer
As I read prior discussions at this link.
by Forum moderator Jul 29, 2012 3:38AM PDT
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more info
by iansnakebite Jul 29, 2012 7:14AM PDT

i checked the service code and its def right i checked it in a few different places on the machine and all read as the same.
my video card is NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT and i also forgot to mention i've got a kingston ssd Drive in it
how do i find out 100% what the current cpu is, as in the STK#?

Reguards Ian

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So is it GAMING you are trying to boost?
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jul 29, 2012 7:21AM PDT

If so, your 8500 is the part to change.

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video card
by iansnakebite Jul 29, 2012 2:47PM PDT

what video card would you recomend for my system?

Ian

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If the case is full size.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jul 30, 2012 5:09AM PDT

I like the list at http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107.html

Even that 65 buck card is going to trounce the old 8500 (badly!)

You might have to look at the full review to see if the power supply will do or not. I don't see details in your posts. There are a lot of these Dells out there so without the power supply details, I can't guess what you have in that box.
Bob

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power supply
by iansnakebite Jul 31, 2012 12:30AM PDT

how would i find out about the power supply in my machine? what difference will i notice with a better video card? i don't play games on my pc.

Ian

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How I find out.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jul 31, 2012 3:12AM PDT

I look at the label on the side of the power supply. I think in 2 decades I came across 2 power supplies that the info was missing.

Seems easy.
Bob

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power supply
by iansnakebite Jul 31, 2012 6:50AM PDT

it says on the side of the power supply model H305P-00
max output power 305W

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Seems odd the rest of the information was missing.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jul 31, 2012 7:57AM PDT
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power supply
by iansnakebite Aug 1, 2012 12:33AM PDT

it did have that info there but as this side looses me i didn't know exactly what you wanted. what info do you need off of it, or shall i see if i can get a photo? if i new how to post them

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I thought I supplied a photo.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Aug 1, 2012 1:45AM PDT

If it didn't match then tell that. But look at my next post about an all too similar discussion.

I know this stuff is technical but if you are in over your head, then you may want to not do this. Imagine if you did replace your video card and you needed to install drivers and more.

Today's products no longer come with manuals, tutorials and such. I fear the race to low cost has come at a very high price.
Bob

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power supply
by iansnakebite Aug 1, 2012 6:39AM PDT

i didn't realise that photo was meant to be the same as mine i didn't check. fitting a video card isn't a problem and finding drivers isn't eitherbut understanding what card is suitable for my machine is thats the bit i don't understand but i'll try my best.
ok the differances are my
+5vfp is 2A
here is a photo of my power supply just to make sure
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f59/iansnakebite/DSC_0001.jpg

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The details are in that picture.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Aug 2, 2012 2:45AM PDT

Unlike paid tech support you got to get out of the car, help with finding the jack, wrench, spare tire and help along.

Some folk forget that and get upset.

Please read further down a discussion with an eerily similar post with a nearly same power supply and it does work.

If you wish, shop for a PSU with double this rating if you want to feel safer.
Bob

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power supply
by iansnakebite Aug 3, 2012 4:18AM PDT

sorry you have lost me on this comment -
Please read further down a discussion with an eerily similar post with a nearly same power supply and it does work.
where will i find this post? sorry to seem so dumb lol

ian

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Sorry. Can't reply to your question.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Aug 3, 2012 4:39AM PDT
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Look at this discussion.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jul 31, 2012 8:17AM PDT
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/360731-33-sufficient-radeon-6670

It's pretty amazing the post there also notes a +12V rail with 18A. For 70 bucks this has got to be the bargain upgrade.

While I'd like to see a PSU double that size, it appears it will work.

BUT and this is very important, be sure to get out the canned air and do you every few month cleaning and test the machine before you pop in the new video card.
bob
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Checkout
by Willy Jul 31, 2012 10:36PM PDT

You may find the GT-610/620/630 series a good fit for basic or non-gaming PCs. it will provide a decent video and isn't that costly. It's also a low-profile type video card and comes in passive or active cooling which some users may like. Further, it adds the selction of various output ports, to include HDMI.

tada -----Willy Happy

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Answer
CPU upgrade
by Jul 29, 2012 8:21AM PDT

Hi iansnakebite

My name is Vikram and I work for the Social Media and Community Team at Dell. I would like to inform you that we do not suggest to upgrade CPU on any system.

If this reply was helpful or if you need further assistance,kindly respond here. I will be glad to assist you to the best of my knowledge and ability.

Thanks and regards
Dell_Vikram_M
Dell Social Media Responder
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