Hello to all:
I am a bit new to all this but I think I am going in the right direction...
I have an Inspiron 530 Desktop that I am going to update for my 13 year old nephew as his first computer. The system was purchased back in 2008 and used for 6-7 months and then stuck in a closet - I discovered what true bliss really was once I got my laptop and wireless setup!!! LOL
I want to upgrade the Processor - I was thinking of something from the Intel E7000 Series, such as the Core 2 Duo E7500 or take it all the way and max out with the Intel Core 2 Duo E8600...
E7500 - (3M Cache, 2.93 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
E8600 - (6M Cache, 3.33 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)
Current Specs:
Intel Pentium Processor E2160 (1M Cache, 1.80 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
2.0 GB RAM (1024 MB x 2) DDR2 PC2-6400 (800 MHz)
Dell 0RY007 MotherBoard
Questions:
1.) Do I need to match the FSB of the RAM with the FSB of the CPU?
2.) How does the MotherBoard fit into the update equation?
3.) I am maxed out (MHz) with my memory - does this matter?
4.) I plan to add 2.0 GB more of RAM (1024 MB x 4 GB total) - good move?
5.) What is the "LGA 775 Rule"?
6.) Is there an Internal Memory Controller on newer CPUs?
7.) Can I use the old HeatSink for the new CPU? The stock one?
8.) Thermal Paste or Thermal Pad? Both? Recommendations?
Thanks,
Jax
FYI - Here are my CPU-Z Screenshots:
I am a bit new to all this but I think I am going in the right direction...
I have an Inspiron 530 Desktop that I am going to update for my 13 year old nephew as his first computer. The system was purchased back in 2008 and used for 6-7 months and then stuck in a closet - I discovered what true bliss really was once I got my laptop and wireless setup!!! LOL
I want to upgrade the Processor - I was thinking of something from the Intel E7000 Series, such as the Core 2 Duo E7500 or take it all the way and max out with the Intel Core 2 Duo E8600...
E7500 - (3M Cache, 2.93 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
E8600 - (6M Cache, 3.33 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)
Current Specs:
Intel Pentium Processor E2160 (1M Cache, 1.80 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
2.0 GB RAM (1024 MB x 2) DDR2 PC2-6400 (800 MHz)
Dell 0RY007 MotherBoard
Questions:
1.) Do I need to match the FSB of the RAM with the FSB of the CPU?
2.) How does the MotherBoard fit into the update equation?
3.) I am maxed out (MHz) with my memory - does this matter?
4.) I plan to add 2.0 GB more of RAM (1024 MB x 4 GB total) - good move?
5.) What is the "LGA 775 Rule"?
6.) Is there an Internal Memory Controller on newer CPUs?
7.) Can I use the old HeatSink for the new CPU? The stock one?
8.) Thermal Paste or Thermal Pad? Both? Recommendations?
Thanks,
Jax
FYI - Here are my CPU-Z Screenshots:





