With the flood of information you posted I can barely sift through it
Do I assume you are referring to a Dell Inspiron 518 desktop computer's, processor; to go into a Dell Optiplex GX280 desktop computer?
You know Dell is a computer company that was founded on the principle, to give the customer what they wanted; and to be able to choose from several options.
That being stated, in reality I have no idea of what Processor is in YOUR Dell Inspiron 518, or Optiplex GX280.
However, if I am to assume the specs (Specifications), shown in the following link to be true; for Your computer, then the answer is NO,
http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/dell-inspiron-518/4505-3118_7-33186145.htmlStates an Intel Quad Core Q6600 processor.
(Operates at a maximum frequency rate {'Speed'} of 2.4GigaHertz.
2.4GHz )
Now let's look at the Dell Optiplex GX280 specifications,
http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/dell-optiplex-gx280/4507-3118_7-30998912.htmlBoth the Inspiron 518, and the Optiplex GX280 use an LGA 775 processor socket, on the motherboard.
This is good because both the Intel Quad Core Q6600, and the Intel Pentium 4, model 540; use the LGA 775 processor socket,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_TWhat is Not good, is the motherboard chipset used on the Optiplex GX280, will Not support a dual core processor; much less a quad core processor.
The motherboard chipset for the Optiplex GX280 is an Intel 915G,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intel_chipsets#Pentium_4.2FPentium_D.2FPentium_EE_chipsetsThe Intel 915G chipset supports Single Core processors -> ONLY.
Intel Pentium 4, or Intel Celeron D.
Front Side Bus (FSB) support is either 533MegaHertz, or 800MHz.
The Intel Celeron D is NOT a dual core processor,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Celeron#Prescott-256"The Intel Celeron D processor works with the Intel 845 and 865 chipset families.
The D suffix actually has no official designation, and does not indicate that
these models are dual-core.
It is used simply to distinguish this line
of Celeron from the previous, lower performing Northwood and Willamette
series, and also from the mobile series, the Celeron M (which also uses
3xx model numbers).
Unlike the Pentium D the Celeron D i
s NOT a dual core processor."
The Inspiron 518 has an Intel G33 motherboard chipset,
http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/dell-inspiron-518/4507-3118_7-33186145.htmlhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intel_chipsets#Core_2_chipsetsScroll down to G33 in the left column.
Read across, and look at the headings above.
Here we see the Intel G33 motherboard chipset, supports dual core, and quad core processors.
Intel Pentium Dual Core, Intel Core 2 Duo, and Intel Core 2 Quad.
Front Side Bus (FSB) support is for processors, that have either an 800MegaHertz FSB, or 1066MHz FSB, or 1333MHz FSB.
Short answer?
If it is a dual core, or quad core Intel processor, the answer is NO.
Do you know how to find out what processor is in the Inspiron 518, and the Optiplex GX280?
1) Are the computers working, and internet ready?
No?
2) Do you know about Anti-Static Procedures, and how to read the sSpec number on the processor?
Post back in a Comment.
Regards,
joecoolvette
so, can i use matched pairs of 4 GIG? because i downloaded everest yesterday, it states that my desktop`s chipset will accept max 4 GIGs memory...
so, can i use 2 matched pairs of 4 gig? i downloaded EVEREST yesterday , and it states that my chipset will accept max 4 gigs of memory DUAL CHANNEL... IS THAT RIGHT?
let me ask you something else, please, i was just wondering if there is any DUAL CORE CPU for 478 socket, i currently have dell dimension 3000 series desktop with P4 cpu 2.8GHz, 1M cache, 533FSB, but i am sure, this motherboard supports up to 800 FSB CPU`s.. is there any link that i can buy directly , dual core CPU`s... thank you...
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