3.0ghz Prescott for a Dell 400SC?

[Andes]

This question is fairly simple.
I was wondering if the Dell 400SC supported prescott edition CPU chips.
On dell's webiste, the 400SC is available with a 3.4ghz 1mb l2 cache chip. However I am still unsure.
My dell is a 2.4ghz....

Thanks alot.

 

[Lanyap]

Yes it will. Here's a thread over at Oliver Aaltonen's site: LINK
You will need a new Dell heatsink and fan unit. The Prescott will run hotter.

 

[Andes]

I just wanted to say something about the Dell 400SC Motherboard.
The heatsink for the cpu blocks the lock thingy, to hold the pins in place. You cannot unlock the cpu pins because the heatsink is in the way.... therefore u have to kinda manhandle it off. Lame design.

Thanks alot Lanyap, much appreciated.

 

[Mik3y]

getting a dell is bad enuff and geting a prescott's even worse. now getting a dell AND a prescott = BLAH! but yes, it can support it. just for u to know, a northwood is superior to the prescott.

 

[Andes]

It was a gift, but I agree mik3y. I decided that the performance increase wasn't worth 200$....

I just bought another gig of ram for 174$ tonight and once I get my x800xt i'll be good to go.

 

[Mik3y]

oh ok, then its all good purchasing it is one thing, but getting it as a gift is another. as a gift, i'd gladly accept it as long as its not a celeron!

 

[Andes]

Hahaha agreed again

 

[nomailforjeff]

What cpu is installed now (celeron or PIV)?
What FSB? (400/533/800)

 

[Mir96TA]

Check the link Below:-
http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k3=2702823
I am running P4 3Gig Prescott
Just dont get a Confidential CPU

 

[SoylentGreen]

Originally posted by: Mik3y
getting a dell is bad enuff and geting a prescott's even worse. now getting a dell AND a prescott = BLAH! but yes, it can support it. just for u to know, a northwood is superior to the prescott.

I'd tend to agree, but you never had a 400SC as your everyday computer. I love this computer and buying quality parts for it such as good ram and this machine is rock solid stable.

I just picked up the 3.0 prescott pulling the 2.0 celeron and I'm running a little hot with the stock heatsink/fan. I'm not doing any vid editing or playing any games for a couple of days until my new heatsink arrives.