Upgrading a retail computer's CPU

[Potatocodone]

So I'm still new to the Intel scene since I been with AMD Socket A days.

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx520/en/ug/mtspecs0.htm#wp1133451

Server comes with some Intel P4 in the LGA775 socket. Think I can upgrade the CPU to something more decent like a e2160 or e2180? Better yet think it can accept a C2d?

 

[GonzoP]

Socket 775 and yes it does appear you could drop a C2D in there. You absolutely can drop a e2180 in there.

 

[pxc]

That system probably won't take any Core 2 based processors, which includes the E2100 series.

The highest CPUs that model supports is the Pentium D 800/900 series.

If you don't mind buying an ES/QS chip, this site has the Pentium D 940 (3.2GHz) for only $63.50 shipped: http://www.stalliontek.com/product_p/qs-d940.htm

 

[pxc]

Socket 775 and yes it does appear you could drop a C2D in there. You absolutely can drop a e2180 in there.

Only the refresh of the 945 chipset that came out in mid-2006 supports Core 2. That GX520 model is older than that.

The latest BIOS for the GX520 came out almost 4 months before Core 2 was released. That system almost certainly can not support the E2100 series (Core 2-based) or any other Core 2 CPUs.

 

[GonzoP]

Yeah I was looking at 945G so I think you are totally right and I was mistaken. Poor guy. Limited options