New CPU for Vostro 200 1.8Ghz

Dialed · 07-01-2009, 02:03 PM

Okay, I truly appreciate your help if possible after scouring the net for info on changing my dads CPU from a 1.8ghz to something a bit faster, say 2.8 or 3.0 intel dual core. I have come across tons of OC'ing articles, or the usual guy that says "go to dell's site." Sorry, I am working through my mac to get this done, and their site doesn't support Safari. (I know, fruit user here)

Here is what I know about the old mans rig:
Dell Vostro 200 1.8 Ghz intel dual core CPU
2 G RAM
WIN XP home
800Mhz BUS
Intel G33 chipset

I truly appreciate what help you guys have to offer, thanks a million!

**wrench97** · 07-01-2009, 03:22 PM

Update it to the latest Bios and a E8400 is reported to have worked on the board but no Quads will because of the wattage.

Dialed · 07-02-2009, 01:07 PM

Thank you very much. After much debate, countless hours of research and headache, I think getting a whole new rig will be the best and safest way to go. I might as well leave that one alone and use it for office/home use.

**wrench97** · 07-02-2009, 02:29 PM

Yes I agree even though the CPU speed will be faster the ram and PSU will hold you back from a great gaming PC.

Are you looking to build?

Dialed · 07-03-2009, 11:27 AM

Well, I am not opposed to building, as I have built about three systems in the past (last one about four years ago, so much has changed), but trying to keep my budget around $500. What I would like to have is this:

2.8 Ghz or higher (3.0 Ghz preferably) dual core CPU
4 GB RAM
GeForce 9600 GT or better VID Card w/ 1 G of memory
Win XP OS
DVD burner

As for monitors, KB and mouse, I have all of that. Just need the meat of the matter.

Not really much to ask for, and I have found some pre-built towers for around my budget price, but they are missing at least one of the components I am looking for. Primarily the OS. I have scoured the ebays, amazons, neweggs, etc. but finding it hard to meet my desires.

If you have any suggestions, by all means please share. Very much appreciated.

**wrench97** · 07-03-2009, 01:31 PM

For gaming you want Intel, an E8400 and a P45 MB with a decent PSU and XP it'll be around $700+ for good quality components, for a 1gig 9600GT you looking at the same price as a 512 9800GT/GTS250 I'd rather have the faster card. AMD CPU's are cheaper but don't game with Intel until you get to the X4 Phenom II's but then the prices equalize however a decent AMD board is more costly.

07-01-2009, 02:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dialed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3 OS: Win XP Pro	New CPU for Vostro 200 1.8Ghz Okay, I truly appreciate your help if possible after scouring the net for info on changing my dads CPU from a 1.8ghz to something a bit faster, say 2.8 or 3.0 intel dual core. I have come across tons of OC'ing articles, or the usual guy that says "go to dell's site." Sorry, I am working through my mac to get this done, and their site doesn't support Safari. (I know, fruit user here) Here is what I know about the old mans rig: Dell Vostro 200 1.8 Ghz intel dual core CPU 2 G RAM WIN XP home 800Mhz BUS Intel G33 chipset I truly appreciate what help you guys have to offer, thanks a million!

07-01-2009, 03:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,550 OS: Win7	Re: New CPU for Vostro 200 1.8Ghz Update it to the latest Bios and a E8400 is reported to have worked on the board but no Quads will because of the wattage. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

07-02-2009, 01:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dialed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3 OS: Win XP Pro	Re: New CPU for Vostro 200 1.8Ghz Thank you very much. After much debate, countless hours of research and headache, I think getting a whole new rig will be the best and safest way to go. I might as well leave that one alone and use it for office/home use.

07-02-2009, 02:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,550 OS: Win7	Re: New CPU for Vostro 200 1.8Ghz Yes I agree even though the CPU speed will be faster the ram and PSU will hold you back from a great gaming PC. Are you looking to build? __________________ Power Supply and Selection

07-03-2009, 11:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dialed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3 OS: Win XP Pro	Re: New CPU for Vostro 200 1.8Ghz Well, I am not opposed to building, as I have built about three systems in the past (last one about four years ago, so much has changed), but trying to keep my budget around $500. What I would like to have is this: 2.8 Ghz or higher (3.0 Ghz preferably) dual core CPU 4 GB RAM GeForce 9600 GT or better VID Card w/ 1 G of memory Win XP OS DVD burner As for monitors, KB and mouse, I have all of that. Just need the meat of the matter. Not really much to ask for, and I have found some pre-built towers for around my budget price, but they are missing at least one of the components I am looking for. Primarily the OS. I have scoured the ebays, amazons, neweggs, etc. but finding it hard to meet my desires. If you have any suggestions, by all means please share. Very much appreciated.

07-03-2009, 01:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,550 OS: Win7	Re: New CPU for Vostro 200 1.8Ghz For gaming you want Intel, an E8400 and a P45 MB with a decent PSU and XP it'll be around $700+ for good quality components, for a 1gig 9600GT you looking at the same price as a 512 9800GT/GTS250 I'd rather have the faster card. AMD CPU's are cheaper but don't game with Intel until you get to the X4 Phenom II's but then the prices equalize however a decent AMD board is more costly. __________________ Power Supply and Selection