Dell Optiplex GX260 - Will the following CPU work in it?

[ColemontHD]

I have a Dell Optiplex GX260 and want to know if the following chip will work fine in it:

Intel P4 2.8GHZ/1M/533
SL7E2 COSTA RICA

This is the Tower version, not the SFF desktop type.

Please help me out. When I install it, will I need to clear the CMOS and reset the BIOS?

 

[ColemontHD]

Anyone know if this is possible? Will that motherboard take a 1mb cache chip?

 

[Maxspeed996]

I'll tell you this.....if it DOES take , you won't have to do anything to the CMOS. The system will recognize it and set it up.

 

[ColemontHD]

Well, can anyone confirm that I can use a 2.8ghz, 533mhz fsb 1MB cache chip in this thing?

 

[SuperNaruto]

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx260/en/ug/specs.htm#1110653

I had one with a 2.8 in there before...

a quick look on ebay shows man 2.4 - 2.8.. I think whatever socket 478 with a 533 fsb

 

[ColemontHD]

Originally posted by: SuperNaruto
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx260/en/ug/specs.htm#1110653

I had one with a 2.8 in there before...

a quick look on ebay shows man 2.4 - 2.8.. I think whatever socket 478 with a 533 fsb

Yes, but will it support the 1mb cache?

 

[Kyanzes]

No. You would need a PL-P4P HW attachment in order for it to work. Without it you are left with Northwood CPUs.

 

[ColemontHD]

Originally posted by: Kyanzes
No. You would need a PL-P4P HW attachment in order for it to work. Without it you are left with Northwood CPUs.

What the heck is this?

 

[ColemontHD]

So, the answer is pretty much no. What is the BEST CPU I can get for this motherboard?

 

[ViviTheMage]

i have a gx280 with 3.3 ghz and one with 3.2 ghz ... not sure what board it is though.

these are all work PCs.

 

[ColemontHD]

Originally posted by: ViviTheMage

i have a gx280 with 3.3 ghz and one with 3.2 ghz ... not sure what board it is though.

these are all work PCs.

Ok, but that does not help me for the GX260 model.

 

[yuchai]

Fastest Northwood 533 FSB processor is the P4 3.06 Ghz I think.

 

[ColemontHD]

Originally posted by: yuchai
Fastest Northwood 533 FSB processor is the P4 3.06 Ghz I think.

So, I can only for with a 533mhz fsb chip with no more than 512kb cache?

 

[betasub]

Originally posted by: ColemontHD
So, I can only for with a 533mhz fsb chip with no more than 512kb cache?

Correct. Northwood core only.

 

[ColemontHD]

Originally posted by: betasub

Originally posted by: ColemontHD
So, I can only for with a 533mhz fsb chip with no more than 512kb cache?

Correct. Northwood core only.

What type of core is this the chip I have?

 

[ColemontHD]

Here is a CPUZ picture of the chipset and CPU type. What more can you guys tell me?

 

[Kyanzes]

Well, I'm not sure what you mean. All conceivable technical details are listed on the screenshot. Sure, it doesn't tell you the color of the CPU or if it has too much thermal paste on it...

 

[ColemontHD]

Well, if the motherboard is socket 478, the CHIP is socket 478, it should work no matter what correct? Does the MB support 1mb cache chips, or does this not matter?

 

[ColemontHD]

Chipset picture.

 

[Kyanzes]

Why are you pushing this matter? Your comp don't support Prescott CPUs without hardware modification (the link I gave you). Other than that, you have no other option. Ofc you could fiddle with mobile CPUs (would also require an adapter). It cannot support Prescott. This matter ends here. Here are your options:

- stay with your current CPU
- buy the biggest Northwood you can get with FSB 533 which would be the 3066MHz one
- buy the Powerleap Prescott mod which comes with an adaptor with a CPU fixed on it (it cannot be deattached from the adaptor AFAIK)
- buy a mobile CPU with (again) a hw mod, although that would be illogical in this case, I've merely listed this option for the sake of completness