Question Help with upgrading and changing my CPU

[techspecter514]

im attempting to use my CPU (Core i3-4130T ) from my Alienware alpha(Its no longer reading my hard drive), and using it with my my dell XPS 630i. the xps uses a Core 2 quad processor. Would it work? and would it be an over all improvement?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

What do you need?

 

[techspecter514]

What do you need?

Help with changing a cpu. would the I3 be compatible with the Dell XPS 630i?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Sorry, the message didn't load right! You wont be able to put a core I3 processor in the socket for a core 2 quad, since they are from completely different generations. Your HDD may have failed if it isn't being read properly.

 

[techspecter514]

Sorry, the message didn't load right! You wont be able to put a core I3 processor in the socket for a core 2 quad, since they are from completely different generations. Your HDD may have failed if it isn't being read properly.

darn. Any idea which cpu could fit with the same socket and add more power? would a Ryzen cpu fit? The HDD didnt fail. it read just fine on my other pc via hard drive enclosure. I cant figure out what happened with the alienware pc. faulty wire perhaps?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

No Ryzen wouldn't work. You must have a CPU from the same manufacturer and generation. The core 2 quad is about the fastest CPU that the computer can take.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Could be a bad SATA port or cable. try plugging it into another port.

 

[techspecter514]

No Ryzen wouldn't work. You must have a CPU from the same manufacturer and generation. The core 2 quad is about the fastest CPU that the computer can take.

what about the quad 2 extreme? is that one better?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Depends. What exact core 2 quad do you have and what core 2 extreme are you looking for?

 

[techspecter514]

Could be a bad SATA port or cable. try plugging it into another port.

the alienware alpha sata piece is non-removable as far as i can tell smh.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Welp your outta luck.

 

[techspecter514]

Depends. What exact core 2 quad do you have and what core 2 extreme are you looking for?

Mine is the quad core 2 q9550. Im looking at either Core2 Extreme QX6850 or Core 2 Extreme QX6700. Im not looking to spend any more than 50 bucks for either one.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

I wouldnt upgrade to either. Cost too much for no upgrade. You cant upgrade that pslc. Id just buy or build a new one.

 

[techspecter514]

I wouldnt upgrade to either. Cost too much for no upgrade. You cant upgrade that pslc. Id just buy or build a new one.

thanks. For my needs, it runs just fine. I just wanted a slight boost of power. I just use it for multimedia and last gen(ps3 and xbox era) and prior games. runs fairly smooth. only videos it has trouble playing is HEVC files. I guess its just to much for the CPU. the rest of HD content runs without an issue.