dell seminsion compatable with atx case

kill-joy · 02-02-2005, 04:22 PM

I know this sounds like a stupid question but, are dell motherboards compatable with a regulat ATX case. it appears so, but i don't want to remove anything until i know for sure. thanks

crazijoe · 02-02-2005, 08:36 PM

They might be but you may run into problems with the PSU and the front panel connections.

glnwf · 02-03-2005, 10:08 AM

Not sure myself but that might help me also the answer. New at this, but quite willing; just need a bit kore direction. So I wish us both luck sucess thru learning, and information to further the process.

I am also trying to upgrade my Dimension 2350, might be a better idea to buy a new case and reuse the innereds?
Don't know but i'm open for suggestions. Below is where i'm at presently with the computer. any suggestions would be appreciated.

"Newbie"

I'm in the process of upgrading slighty to become accustom to working with computers this is my first attempt. Next I will build my own before the years end.
But for now I would like to upgrade my Dimension2350 Desktop to familiarize myself with the equipment & the process.
My case I would like to basically help it breath better, looks don't phase me.

I have 512RAM(2X256MG) presently, and have just ordered a 512 mem stick to add to what is there so I will have (1) 256 stick, & (1) 512 stick = 767 MG RAM
II recently purchased a video card(GEForce FX 5200).

My processor is a intel 4 2.20GHZ
219GHZ
I would like to upgrade this portion also. But not quite sure how the rite way to do so.
1) can I upgrade the processor without upgrading the motherboard?
2) Is a Motherboard upgrade need also , and which motherbaord would be recommended?
3) Price is a factor; was looking at a slight upgrade if possible in syetem speed when playing (Madden) in particular.
4) Is a Different case part of the answer? as stated above??

Any direction would be much appreciated since I have a real lack of experience, but not lacking willingness. Thanks

Wondering if this processor would be compatable with my motherboard or what would be required to get that quicker results?

Intel Pentium 4/ 3.0E GHz 800MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache, Hyper Threading Technology
Specifications:
Model: Intel Pentium 4 w/ Hyper Threading
Core: Prescott
Operating Frequency: 3.0GHz
FSB: 800MHz
Cache: L1/12K+16K; L2/1MB
Voltage: 1.25V - 1.525V
Process: 0.09Micron
Socket: Socket 478
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3
Warranty: 3-year MFG

crazijoe · 02-03-2005, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glnwf

[b]recently purchased a video card(GEForce FX 5200).

My processor is a intel 4 2.20GHZ
219GHZ
I would like to upgrade this portion also. But not quite sure how the rite way to do so.
1) can I upgrade the processor without upgrading the motherboard?
2) Is a Motherboard upgrade need also , and which motherbaord would be recommended?
3) Price is a factor; was looking at a slight upgrade if possible in syetem speed when playing (Madden) in particular.
4) Is a Different case part of the answer? as stated above??

Wondering if this processor would be compatable with my motherboard or what would be required to get that quicker results?

Intel Pentium 4/ 3.0E GHz 800MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache, Hyper Threading Technology
Specifications:
Model: Intel Pentium 4 w/ Hyper Threading
Core: Prescott
Operating Frequency: 3.0GHz
FSB: 800MHz
Cache: L1/12K+16K; L2/1MB
Voltage: 1.25V - 1.525V
Process: 0.09Micron
Socket: Socket 478
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3
Warranty: 3-year MFG

The Intel 3.0/800/1MB processor is not compatible with the dell motherboard. If I am correct, this MB can only handle a 400MHz FSB processor. You may have to swap out MB to get a faster processor. Another problem I think you may have is I don't think this MB has an AGP slot for a better graphics card. You may have to use a PCI graphics card.

02-02-2005, 04:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
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02-03-2005, 10:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
glnwf Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 17 OS: XP	RE: Dell Dimension Desktop Mother Boadr Compatability Not sure myself but that might help me also the answer. New at this, but quite willing; just need a bit kore direction. So I wish us both luck sucess thru learning, and information to further the process. I am also trying to upgrade my Dimension 2350, might be a better idea to buy a new case and reuse the innereds? Don't know but i'm open for suggestions. Below is where i'm at presently with the computer. any suggestions would be appreciated. "Newbie" I'm in the process of upgrading slighty to become accustom to working with computers this is my first attempt. Next I will build my own before the years end. But for now I would like to upgrade my Dimension2350 Desktop to familiarize myself with the equipment & the process. My case I would like to basically help it breath better, looks don't phase me. I have 512RAM(2X256MG) presently, and have just ordered a 512 mem stick to add to what is there so I will have (1) 256 stick, & (1) 512 stick = 767 MG RAM II recently purchased a video card(GEForce FX 5200). My processor is a intel 4 2.20GHZ 219GHZ I would like to upgrade this portion also. But not quite sure how the rite way to do so. 1) can I upgrade the processor without upgrading the motherboard? 2) Is a Motherboard upgrade need also , and which motherbaord would be recommended? 3) Price is a factor; was looking at a slight upgrade if possible in syetem speed when playing (Madden) in particular. 4) Is a Different case part of the answer? as stated above?? Any direction would be much appreciated since I have a real lack of experience, but not lacking willingness. Thanks Wondering if this processor would be compatable with my motherboard or what would be required to get that quicker results? Intel Pentium 4/ 3.0E GHz 800MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache, Hyper Threading Technology Specifications: Model: Intel Pentium 4 w/ Hyper Threading Core: Prescott Operating Frequency: 3.0GHz FSB: 800MHz Cache: L1/12K+16K; L2/1MB Voltage: 1.25V - 1.525V Process: 0.09Micron Socket: Socket 478 Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3 Warranty: 3-year MFG Last edited by glnwf; 02-03-2005 at 09:42 AM.