will my Intel Pentium 4 3.0Ghz motherboard support a Intel core 2 duo?

[emptyspiral82]

I have a 2005 dell xps 600 gaming computer with a Intel Pentium 4 3.0Ghz cpu, 4 ram slots and currently a nividia GeForce 6800 graphics card. And my motherboard says sli ready on it but i don't know the model number of it. Anyone know if i can upgrade to a core 2 duo cpu without changing motherboards ??? Trying to meet minimum requirements to play W.O.W. without buying a whole new computer ATM. Any info? Plz.

 

[ThatVietGuy]

Judging from the CPU you currently have you can't upgrade to a C2D. The CPU you have now is socket 478 whereas C2D is LGA 775 - NOT COMPATIBLE.

 

[emptyspiral82]

Dammit !!! And with a new motherboard my graphics card and ram won't fit cause they're ddr2. Should i bother getting a new mobo,cpu,ram and graphics card or just buy a whole new computer?

 

[ThatVietGuy]

Buy a new computer, those parts are outdated and you can do better with more modern components.

 

[emptyspiral82]

Thanks for the info guys. So from what i've researched i'd cost me bout 300 in used\refurbished parts to bring mine up to par if it's even possible, and a new tower only setup would cost 500 to 800 plus... so it's just a matter of cheaper temporary fix Vs. Much more expensive long term fix...basically.