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can my dell DM051 mobo support a core 2 duo cpu?
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Well the person in this thread here: http://tinyurl.com/2km267 got a response from Dell saying 'no' with no explanation, but got the response: "They generally will tell you no because they want to discourage you from doing it."
On this Dell page the processor options don't include a C2D: http://tinyurl.com/2eodqj
Suppose I should have just said 'I don't know', lol.
On this Dell page the processor options don't include a C2D: http://tinyurl.com/2eodqj
Suppose I should have just said 'I don't know', lol.
well if it cant can anyone suggest a cheap but good mobo that can support it and has pci express 16x
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What is the model # of your PC?
I believe that's a BTX form factor motherboard and BTX boards are no longer available from major parts suppliers like NewEgg, Directron, and mWave. An ATX motherboard will not fit your case.
I believe that's a BTX form factor motherboard and BTX boards are no longer available from major parts suppliers like NewEgg, Directron, and mWave. An ATX motherboard will not fit your case.
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Originally Posted by willcomp 
What is the model # of your PC?
I believe that's a BTX form factor motherboard and BTX boards are no longer available from major parts suppliers like NewEgg, Directron, and mWave. An ATX motherboard will not fit your case.
not sure what the model number thing is but i have a dell E510, and i dont know what the btx boards or an atx mobo is.
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This is your motherboard -- a micro BTX (uBTX) form factor.
http://support.dell.com/support/edoc....htm#wp1058472
This is a uATX motherboard. Note differences in CPU mounting and that boards are reversed.
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/...ProductID=2435
According to technical specifications for your Dell motherboard, it does not support Core 2 Duo CPUs although the Intel 945G chipset will support them. Chipset support is irrevalent if BIOS does not support the Core 2 Duo CPUs.
I suggest you get help from a technical savvy friend to familarize you with technical aspects of PCs when tackling upgrades.
http://support.dell.com/support/edoc....htm#wp1058472
This is a uATX motherboard. Note differences in CPU mounting and that boards are reversed.
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/...ProductID=2435
According to technical specifications for your Dell motherboard, it does not support Core 2 Duo CPUs although the Intel 945G chipset will support them. Chipset support is irrevalent if BIOS does not support the Core 2 Duo CPUs.
I suggest you get help from a technical savvy friend to familarize you with technical aspects of PCs when tackling upgrades.
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Originally Posted by willcomp
This is your motherboard -- a micro BTX (uBTX) form factor.
http://support.dell.com/support/edoc....htm#wp1058472
This is a uATX motherboard. Note differences in CPU mounting and that boards are reversed.
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/...ProductID=2435
According to technical specifications for your Dell motherboard, it does not support Core 2 Duo CPUs although the Intel 945G chipset will support them. Chipset support is irrevalent if BIOS does not support the Core 2 Duo CPUs.
I suggest you get help from a technical savvy friend to familarize you with technical aspects of PCs when tackling upgrades.
so i can support a c2d then right?
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No, not if the BIOS doesn't support it.
One of the newer BIOS revisions may support the C2D CPUs but that would be a gamble unless you can find information from someone who has successfully installed a C2D in a Dell E510 or 5150 PC.
One of the newer BIOS revisions may support the C2D CPUs but that would be a gamble unless you can find information from someone who has successfully installed a C2D in a Dell E510 or 5150 PC.
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Originally Posted by willcomp
No, not if the BIOS doesn't support it.
One of the newer BIOS revisions may support the C2D CPUs but that would be a gamble unless you can find information from someone who has successfully installed a C2D in a Dell E510 or 5150 PC.
Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A07
http://scan.esupport.com/results.php?ref=08jrlyl
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