What CPUs in Dell Optiplex SX270?

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I'll get a Dell Optiplex SX270 without CPU. I know that Dell sold these
computers with 2.4GHz Celeron (128k Cache/400MHZ FSB) and with Pentium4
(Northwood w. 512k Cache, 533/800MHz FSB).

I plan to use either a Celeron 3066MHz (256k Cache, FSB 533, Prescott core)
or a Pentium4 2.8GHz with 1MB Cache and Prescott core (also 533MHz FSB).

Anyone know if these will work? Of course assuming the latest BIOS (A06) is
installed...

Benjamin

 

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Docs are here;
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx270/en/index.htm

"Benjamin Gawert" <bgawert@gmx.de> wrote in message
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> I'll get a Dell Optiplex SX270 without CPU. I know that Dell sold
> these computers with 2.4GHz Celeron (128k Cache/400MHZ FSB) and with
> Pentium4 (Northwood w. 512k Cache, 533/800MHz FSB).
>
> I plan to use either a Celeron 3066MHz (256k Cache, FSB 533, Prescott
> core) or a Pentium4 2.8GHz with 1MB Cache and Prescott core (also
> 533MHz FSB).
>
> Anyone know if these will work? Of course assuming the latest BIOS
> (A06) is installed...
>
> Benjamin
>

 

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Pen wrote:

> Docs are here;
> http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx270/en/index.htm

Thanks, but I already know the docs. They say exactly zero about which CPUs
work in the SX270 and which don't...

Benjamin

 

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"Benjamin Gawert" <bgawert@gmx.de> wrote in message
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> Pen wrote:
>
>> Docs are here;
>> http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx270/en/index.htm
>
> Thanks, but I already know the docs. They say exactly zero about which
> CPUs work in the SX270 and which don't...
>
> Benjamin
>


Actually, Pen's link tells you about all you need to know regarding CPU
support.

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx270/en/ug/specs.htm

It's an Intel 865 chipset board (not unlike say the Dimension 4600). This
suggests a Celeron/P4 478-pin of either 400mhz or 533mhz FSB/external clock
(Northwood or Prescott judging from L2 cache specs.)speeds. However, (if not
mistaken) your box is a small form factor.

May I advise a Dell copper-cored heatsink if you attempt to place a 3GHz or
above CPU in the system, because it's going to run plenty warm.


Stew

 

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put in the service tag on the Dell web site and you can see what was
installed at the factory when the PC shipped

Wayne

Benjamin Gawert wrote:

> I'll get a Dell Optiplex SX270 without CPU. I know that Dell sold
> these computers with 2.4GHz Celeron (128k Cache/400MHZ FSB) and with
> Pentium4 (Northwood w. 512k Cache, 533/800MHz FSB).
>
> I plan to use either a Celeron 3066MHz (256k Cache, FSB 533, Prescott
> core) or a Pentium4 2.8GHz with 1MB Cache and Prescott core (also
> 533MHz FSB).
>
> Anyone know if these will work? Of course assuming the latest BIOS
> (A06) is installed...
>
> Benjamin

 

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S.Lewis wrote:

> Actually, Pen's link tells you about all you need to know regarding
> CPU support.
>
> http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx270/en/ug/specs.htm
>
> It's an Intel 865 chipset board (not unlike say the Dimension 4600). This
> suggests a Celeron/P4 478-pin of either 400mhz or 533mhz

....or 800Mhz

> FSB/external clock (Northwood or Prescott judging from L2 cache
> specs.)speeds. However, (if not mistaken) your box is a small form
> factor.

That's what I already know. Sadly, CPU support isn't only a thing of the
chipset but also mainly a thing of a BIOS being able to recognize the CPU
and provide microcode for it...

Dell certainly doesn't provide a list wof working CPUs as they only support
the CPUs they sold the system with...

> May I advise a Dell copper-cored heatsink if you attempt to place a
> 3GHz or above CPU in the system, because it's going to run plenty
> warm.

I think the computer comes with the original copper heatsink. But I won't
buy a processor without being sure it works in this system...

Benjamin

 

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"Benjamin Gawert" <bgawert@gmx.de> wrote in message
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> S.Lewis wrote:
>
>> Actually, Pen's link tells you about all you need to know regarding
>> CPU support.
>>
>> http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx270/en/ug/specs.htm
>>
>> It's an Intel 865 chipset board (not unlike say the Dimension 4600). This
>> suggests a Celeron/P4 478-pin of either 400mhz or 533mhz
>
> ...or 800Mhz
>
>> FSB/external clock (Northwood or Prescott judging from L2 cache
>> specs.)speeds. However, (if not mistaken) your box is a small form
>> factor.
>
> That's what I already know. Sadly, CPU support isn't only a thing of the
> chipset but also mainly a thing of a BIOS being able to recognize the CPU
> and provide microcode for it...
>
> Dell certainly doesn't provide a list wof working CPUs as they only
> support the CPUs they sold the system with...
>
>> May I advise a Dell copper-cored heatsink if you attempt to place a
>> 3GHz or above CPU in the system, because it's going to run plenty
>> warm.
>
> I think the computer comes with the original copper heatsink. But I won't
> buy a processor without being sure it works in this system...
>
> Benjamin
>


Since it supports PC3200/400mhz DDR, it may indeed support an 800mhz FSB CPU
(BIOS considerations aside).

Can't help thinking that I wouldn't pour a bunch of money into that
particular box - but that's just me.

If the original CPU was less than 3.0GHz, it's not likely to have a copper
core heatsink. And if it had a Celeron, it's likely a standard aluminum
HS.....


Stew