core 2 in dell

[Austain310]

I have a dell and it has a socket 775 motherboard. Will it support core 2 or is there a difference in some 775 mobos.

 

[SexyK]

Core 2 won't work in all socket 775 mobos - what model dell do you have?

 

[Austain310]

dimension 9100

 

[Ruptga]

It'll work

Dell says they use "Intel 945P" for the chipset in their Dimension 9100s, and Intel says that the 945Ps support C2D. However, I know that some chipsets "support" C2D officially, but it's really crummy. I don't remember which couple chipsets that is, you'll have to wait for someone else that knows, or just google it yourself.

 

[bamacre]

No, it will not work. Dell 9100 does not support C2D. Only 9200 (or XPS 410).

 

[MadAmos]

Originally posted by: bamacre
No, it will not work. Dell 9100 does not support C2D. Only 9200 (or XPS 410).

I am afraid this is correct you can check the Dell forums but as I remember there is no way to use CD2 with the 9100 series :frown:

Amos