Help upgrading my dell inspiron 530

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Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit

System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.

System Model: Inspiron 530

BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG

Processor: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2160 @ 1.80GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.8GHz

Memory: 3072MB RAM

Available OS Memory: 3070MB RAM

Page File: 1754MB used, 4383MB available
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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GT 440

Manufacturer: NVIDIA

Chip type: GeForce GT 440

Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0DE0&SUBSYS_14413842&REV_A1

Display Memory: 2272 MB

Dedicated Memory: 993 MB

Shared Memory: 1279 MB

Current Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)

Monitor Name: Compaq WF1907 Wide LCD Monitor

Monitor Model: Compaq WF1907

Monitor Id: HWP26A4

Native Mode: 1440 x 900(p) (59.887Hz)

Output Type: HD15
 
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i wanted to game and i have a 250 and i want know what upgrades i can do to my ram and processor i know i have to up my power supply and my video card is fine to play battlefield 3 and MW3 but i dont have enough cpu i can run it on this specs but i get lag i know its my processor and my ram.....any help would be greatfull and yes im on a budget but not a low just a med. one no over price to
 
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Is this slimline yours? http://www.dell.com/us/dfh/p/inspiron-530s/pd
If so, I believe it has a FoxConn G33m02 motherboard which (I think) is the same as their: http://www.foxconnchannel.com/ProductDetail.aspx?T=Motherboard&U=en-us0000319
If so, you can use:
Intel Celeron processor 430
Intel Celeron Processor 420 (1.6 GHz, 800 FSB)
Intel Pentium Dual-Core 2140 (1.6 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
Intel Pentium Dual-Core 2160 (1.8 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5200(2.5 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 (1.8 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 (2.0 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 (1.86 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 (2.13 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 (2.33 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)
Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 (2.66 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)
Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 (2.66 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 (2.80 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
Wolfdale Core 2 Duo, E8400, 3.0GHz, 6MB, 1333FSB, 65W, E0
Wolfdale Core 2 Duo, E8500, 3.16GHz, 6MB, 1333FSB, 65W, C0
Wolfdale Core 2 Duo E8500 (3.16 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)
Wolfdale Dual Core Kit, E8600, 3.33GHz, 6MB, 1333FSB, 65W, E0

Also, the Intel Pentium E6500 2.93 GHz dual core processor.

A BIOS update may be required to use some of the core2duos. The 'tech support' tab on the site above will get you to the latest BIOS version.

If you find you still need a graphic card upgrade (which I think you'll find you do), look for a low profile card that gets all its power from the PCIe slot and you won't need to try and find a new PSU for the slimline.
 
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and how much ram can i go on it i heard 8 some say 16 and dell told me 4 with the stock dell but mine isnt stock a new motherboard was instilled with is the foxconn thats what my seller told me when i bought it ...
 
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Again, it depends on the board in it now. According to the Dell Inspiron 530 Series Owner's Manual, the original board can use 8GB DDR2 if you have the 530a or 530c. If you have the 530, you are limited to 4GB DDR2.
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/inspd530/en/OM/HTML/appendix.htm

But since you say you have a replacement board... If you can give me the model number on the Foxconn board, we can be sure. If it is the FoxConn G33 I mentioned above, it can use 8GB DDR2.
 
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If it keeps you from booting back into BIOS to set the O/C back, then you will have to reset your BIOS so you can re-boot. That's done by removing the CMOS battery and jumpering the CLR RTC pins for a few seconds.
 
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i think ill just buy that processor thats 3.3 ghz lol and see if i can also get more ram and if it reads and plays bf3 play better thank bro.. o and another thing what better windows xp black 64 bit CRACK or windows 7 ultimate 64 bit CRACK as well
 
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this what happen when i try to run BF3 on Can You Run It .com but when i play the game it runs like nothing but campaign is laggy not as laggy but skips or as my friend says Freeze frame


CPU
Minimum: 2 GHz DUAL CORE (Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Athlon X2 2.7 GHz)
You Have: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2160 @ 1.80GHz
Upgrade Suggested: Unfortunately, your CPU does not meet this requirement.

CPU Speed
Minimum: Info
You Have: 1.8 GHz


RAM
Minimum: 2 GB
You Have: 3.1 GB
PASS

OS
Minimum: Windows Vista (Service Pack 1) 32-bit
You Have: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Edition (build 7600), 64-bit


Video Card
Minimum: (AMD): DirectX 10.1 compatible with 512 MB RAM (ATI Radeon 3000, 4000, 5000 or 6000 series, with ATI Radeon HD 3870 or higher performance)(NVIDIA): DirectX 10.0 compatible with 512 MB RAM (NVIDIA GeForce 8, 9, 200, 300, 400 or 500 series, with NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT or higher performance)
You Have: GeForce GT 440
PASS
Features: Minimum attributes of your Video Card
Required You Have
Pixel Shader version 4.0 (ATI 4.1) 5.0
Vertex Shader version 4.0 (ATI 4.1) 5.0
Dedicated Video RAM 512 MB 1.0 GB

Sound Card
Minimum: Yes
You Have: NVIDIA High Definition Audio
PASS
Free Disk Space
Minimum: 20 GB
You Have: 70.2 GB
PASS
 
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Illegit? Have a nice day.
 
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