Dell GX260

[rebith75]

I have searched for some time and have yet to get an answer before I drop some cash down. I have a GX260 with a pent 4 2.0 ghz.

my specs are here: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx260/en/ug/specs.htm#1112435

Does anyone know the supported pentium chips?
it has AGP but how do I figure out if it can handle a...nvidia 6800 etc (granted I get a new PS)

Thanks for the help

 

[pxc]

It looks like it supports Northwood P4 CPUs (512KB L2 ones) and has an AGP4x slot according to the specs.

You should really consider how much you want to dump on a single channel PC2100 memory/ 533MHz FSB max system.

 

[rebith75]

So I could get any AGP 4X/8X card then??
And Just look for a Northwood cpu w/ 512 l2 cache (any other considerations with compatability..?)

I figure I could get these used or new at a pretty good price considering they would be old tech, I just sold my intense overclocked amd system so I just got this to "get by"

 

[pxc]

So I could get any AGP 4X/8X card then??
And Just look for a Northwood cpu w/ 512 l2 cache (any other considerations with compatability..?)

Yes, any AGP4x/8x card should be compatible.

The Northwood CPU would have to use a 400MHz FSB or 533MHz FSB. There's a couple of P4 2.6GHz/533MHz FSB CPUs here for under $50 shipped: http://castle.pricewatch.com/s/search.asp?s=533+512&group1=2&sci=3&c=Microprocessors

 

[Zamboni]

And Just look for a Northwood cpu w/ 512 l2 cache (any other considerations with compatability..?)

The 2.8/533 is the fastest affordable chip for that board. The 3.06/533 is a bit faster, plus it has HyperThreading, but be prepared to pay through the nose for one. (An 800-bus processor will underclock if it's installed, so get a 533-bus chip.)

 

[seanmcd]

The 2.8/533 is the fastest affordable chip for that board. The 3.06/533 is a bit faster, plus it has HyperThreading, but be prepared to pay through the nose for one. (An 800-bus processor will underclock if it's installed, so get a 533-bus chip.)

Depending on the version of the board/chipset - you may not be able to go past the 533/2.8ghz cpu

 

[Zamboni]

Depending on the version of the board/chipset - you may not be able to go past the 533/2.8ghz cpu

The 3.06 is a oddball. Some of the 533 boards choke on the HT as well. I find it's easier to pretend it doesn't exist.

 

[pxc]

The GX260 supposedly supports the P4 3.06GHz with BIOS A03 and later. Dell did sell the GX260 in that configuration. IMO it's not worth it for @ $150+ for one of those.