Upgraded CPU from Pentium D to Duel Core but computer is slower!

[tingmd]

Can't seem to find any settings like those in the BIOS.

My motherboard is an Intel D946GZIS, I believe.

 

[Henry Chinaski]

I'm sorry, but your new cpu is not in the list of supported cpus:

http://processormatch.intel.com/CompDB/SearchResult.aspx?Boardname=d946gzis
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/d946gzis/sb/CS-026620.htm

It seems that the 45 nanometers cpus are not supported.
Maybe if INTEL releases a new bios update ...The last one is from 18/4/2008: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&keyword=%22D946GZIS%22

Anyway I would try to update the bios and... cross the fingers...

 

[misry]

Agreed. That's a very low end board, (it even has a serial port on the back panel), and the chip not being listed is not a good sign. The latest BIOS update being from `08 is worse.

 

[Bluescreendeath]

Yep. Your mobo supports the 65nm PentiumDuals , not the 45nm PentiumDuals.

 

[tingmd]

Oh man So much for wanting to upgrade my CPU. Thanks for all your help though.

Is there any easy way to replace my motherboard, or is it not worth the effort? I'm leaning towards just waiting and buying a new computer in a year. Wonder if I can sell the E5400 on ebay.

 

[runswindows95]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128372

$90 for a new motherboard that will work with the E5400.

 

[shovenose]

thats a nice mobo...
but this ones cheaper:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130234
and it will also work with ur cpu!

 

[mrossco]

Honestly, just wait. The E5400 is not a major upgrade for you. I'd sell the proc on EBay and wait to get a new PC next year (if that's what you were thinking). This time next year, you should be able to put together a nice i5 at a real bargain!

 

[shovenose]

yeah thats almost what i was thinking. sell the e5400 on craigslist or ebay and put that money toward a nice pc next year.

 

[tingmd]

Good idea, I think I'll wait and get something better next year. Thanks again for all your advice guys. Twas a good learning experience for me.

Here goes one almost-new E5400 on ebay!