AMD upgrade on a Dimension C521

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• Supported dual monitor, Dell Dimension C521

  I am trying to upgrade my Dell Dimension C521 to enable bi-ecrans support.  My first approach was to buy a video card, hoping to use the VGA integrated with a low end ATI video card in the Slot PCI - E.  While the video card is well worked, by using the onboard VGA in conjunction with a video card is an "unsupported configuration". It is either / or situation, which means that a monitor at the same time.

  My second approach is to get a KFA2 GeForce 8400 GS graphics card, which seems to be one of the few that can be used in a low profile CPU and have a DVI and a VGA output. The problem, they do not work.  I say they, because I already tried two, and they both fail the same way: the computer seems to start up, but it is no output to the DVI cable.  If I plug the VGA cable and not on the DVI cable to the monitor, I just get a bunch of vertical lines on the monitor. I talked to a KFA technical support, although at first, they thought it would be a bad video card, they now think it might be related to the fact that power 280W does not meet the requirements of the Commission, which needs a minimum of a supply of 350W.

  It seems to me that there are a few options left:

  (1) find a video of lower power of cards that has two * real * outputs - DVI and VGA - (and not only replicated TV output). It will also take a low profile video card.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

  (2) upgrade of power supply 350W or more and use the 8400 GS graphics card. Unfortunately, Dell does not appear to make a more powerful PSU for the C521.  Is there power supplies for another half height Dell computers that might work?

  (3) as a last resort, a ditch the C521 and buy a more powerful computer.

  Are there options that I left out?

  Message edited by DrJJH on 09/23/2008 13:07
  
  

• Absolutely the best possible upgrade for a Dell Dimension C521 graphics card?

  I've been upgraded to a Dell Dimension C521, that I use as a general computer and play games.

  I know that he will never play in recent games, although with the x 1300 pro that was in it when I got it I have successfully played 2 games or 3 years and more. Runs of Prince of Persia: the forgotten sands, Batman: Arkham Asylum and Darksiders without any problem (all parameters lowish and resolution 800 x 600).

  Since I got it I upgraded the CPU to an AMD Athlon 64 x 2 5600 + (Windsor) and the RAM from 2 GB to 4 GB, which has cost me about £25.

  I really want to update the graphics card to something better than the Radeon x 1300 Pro that I have atm. I am aware that the PSU is only 280W and I need a map of low profile for this machine, although I read Dell generally insufficiently misses their PSUS in any case. All the posts I can find here and elsewhere online seem to be old enough and I wanted to make sure that I had discovered so far had not become outdated.

  So far, I found that the recommended card is the Radeon HD 6570.

  Can anyone suggest something better? If not, can anyone suggest what specific version of the 6570 to get (Sapphire, Asus etc.) and the amount of memory to get with it?

  Thanks in advance.

  Squall88uk

  Can anyone suggest something better?

  XFX R7 240 Low Profile Ready

  30 watts TDP, against 54 watts TDP for the 6570. Faster, too.

  A version of the R7 240 GDDR5 will be even faster, but more money, as well.

• Dell Dimension C521 CPU Upgrade

  Hi all. I have a Dimension C521 (feat) and I would like my CPU from a AMD Sempron (TM) Processor 3400 + ~1.8GHz to an AMD Athlon 64 X 2 6000 3.0 GHz 2 MB socket AM2 89W ADA6000IAA6CZ. But I'm not sure about a few things, that's why I'm here. I would like to know:

  • If the AMD Athlon 64 6000 works with my computer of x 2
  • What is the recommended BIOS
  • If the fan the C521 comes with is good enough to keep it cool
  • If a 280W 955.39BTU / h Maximum PSU is fine
  • If you have any questions = D

  Here is the owner's manual, if it'll help - ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_dimension_desktops/dimension-c521_owner ' s%20manual_en-us.pdf

  Also, if I had to update my GPU, what would you recommend?

  xXEblisXx

  The Athlon 64 X 2 6000 + 3.0 Ghz, 89W Windsor, will work.

  Before installing the processor, make sure you have the latest version of the BIOS version installed 1.1.11, with BIOS version 1.1.4 support AMD has been added.

  The default fan and the PSU should be fine.

  Bev.

• Dell Dimension C521 processor compatibility

  The title says it all really, but I think to upgrade my Dimension of the AMD Athlon processor standard, it comes with a better processor. The problem is, I can't seem to find any compatible CPU or I'm not looking hard enough for / in the right places.

  Any of you would be kind enough to help me? I'm all ears.

  NCageAllDay

  The following AMD processors are compatible with the Dimension C521:

  AMD Sempron 3400 + 1. 8 g, 256 K, 62 watts

  AMD Athlon 64 3200 +, 2.0 G, 512 K, 62 watts
  AMD Athlon 64 3500 +, 2.2 G, 512 K, 62 watts
  AMD Athlon 64 3800 +, 2, 5 g, 512 K, 62 watts

  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 3800 + 2.0 G, 512 KB x 2, Dual Core, 65 Watt
  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 3600 + 1.9 G, 1MBX2, Dual Core, 65 Watt
  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 3800 + 2.0 G, 512 K, 89 Watt
  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 4000 + 2.1 G, 1MX2, Dual Core, 65 Watt
  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 4200 + 2.2 G, 512 KB x 2, Dual Core, 65 Watt
  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 4200 + 2.2 G, 512 K, 89 Watt
  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 4400 + 2.3 G, 1MX2, Dual Core, 65 Watt
  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 4600 +, 2. 4 g, 512 K, 89 Watt
  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 4600 +, 2. 4 g, 512 KB x 2, Dual Core, 65 Watt
  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 4800 +, 2, 5 g, 1MX2, Dual Core, 65 Watt
  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 5000 +, 2.6 G, 512 K, 89 Watt
  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 5200 +, 2.6 G, 1MBx2, Dual Core, 89 Watt
  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 5600 +, 2. 8 g, 1MX2, Dual Core, 89 Watt

  Before installing the processor, make sure you have the latest version of the BIOS version installed 1.1.11, add support for AMD has been added with BIOS version 1.1.4.

  Bev.

• Can upgrade you Dell Dimension 4400 to Vista/WIN7

  Can upgrade you Dell Dimension 4400 in Vista/WIN7?

  Meet the system requirements? If Yes, you can purchase Windows 7. If not, stick with XP.

  Windows 7 system requirements

  If you want to run Windows 7 on your PC, here's what it takes:

  • 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x 86) or (x 64) 64-bit processor

  • 1 gigabyte (GB) of RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)

  • 16 GB of disk space available (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)

  • Graphical device DirectX 9 with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

  "A programmer is just a tool that converts the caffeine in code" Deputy CLIP - http://www.winvistaside.de/

• (Redirected) Setting up wifi on Dimension C521

  I have installed windows 7 pro 32 bit on my Dimension C521 desktop computer, and want to download good wifi but dell drivers don't support not windows 7 on this computer. How to choose the drivers.

  Hi johnboy100,

  Please repost this in the forum Office help.

  http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514

• Dell Dimension C521 does not start

  I have a Dell Dimension C521 desktop computer. When I try to start it, the fan turns on and is really hard, but the screen does not light. The power light on my computer lights up (green), but the 3 & 4 diagnostic lights flash repeatedly on the front of the computer. What is the cause? What can I do about it?

  NetFanatic123

  Hello Bev,

  The rest green power light on, no blinking, no beeps. I had no problem until last night after that I removed the hard drive and reinstalled.

  How can I remove the memory modules?

  Thanks :)

   

  NetFanatic123

  For the removal and reinstallation of the RAM, details are HERE NOTE from the ADMIN: broken link has been removed from this post by Dell >

  A hint: make sure that the modules are filled into the slots and the clips are in the notches.

  While the case is open, check that all the power cable and the data are correctly connected to the drive and the motherboard, by removing and reconnecting them.

  Why the hard disk has been deleted and reinstalled, was this HD replacement, or what?

  Bev.

• Dell Dimension C521 and E521 CPU upgrade

  I'm new to the community and it's my first Article post

  I own and use C521 E521 wood version 1.1.11 8/2/2007 and the legacy of SMBIOS 2.4

  E521 use Amd Athlon 64 X 2 4400 + 2.4 Ghz 2 MB Am2 Winsor

  C521 use Amd Athlon 64 X 2 5600 + 2.80 Ghz 2 MB Am2 Winsor

  and I went to upgrade to

  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 6000 3.0 Ghz 2 MB Am2 OR / AND

  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 6400 Am2 3.2 Ghz 2 MB

  is support for Socket AM2 TDP 95W, OR / AND support 125W TDP.

  I'm not familiar with the terms TDP 89W, 95W, and 125W

  is - anyone from the community can explain to the deferential, and what is the best to use in my systems.

  I appreciate the comments on this article.

  Hello!  I'm not a total expert in what is the updates, usually only Dell tested and approved processors can enter their motherboards.  If ever, they sold the series 6xxx with this motherboard then it probably won't work.  He must also look out for to ensure that BIOS recognize and use the new processor and with a machine at that age, Dell probably will not update of the BIOS to support.  With regard to the TDP, which is basically you indicating the maximum power assumed that the CPU uses to the maximum, not including memory, chipset, HARD drive, etc...  Then you must also make sure that your diet is sufficient to handle everything.  Based on what you have and what you are looking for, in my opinion that I don't think you will see a bump really good performance by upgrading the CPU.

• Update Dell Dimension C521

  Hey guys,.

  I recently took a C521 and I spent reviewing the forums here for a while looking to upgrade my system.

  What I found so far has been really helpful! So far, I ordered:

  AMD Athlon X 2 3 GHz Windsor

  2 GB of RAM

  I have an old hard drive that I will modernize and perhaps a boot in the future SSD drive.

  The only problem that I face is getting a video card that will be ok with the system!

  I was watching a NVIDIA GT630, which is low profile, but I don't know if this is a good card, or if it will draw much power over the stock power supply.

  Anyone has good card recommendations or advice they could give me it please?

  Thank you very much!

  A lot of cards Low profile will not physically go let alone work with a power of 250W. The ASUS EAH5450 works in all models except USFF.

  http://www.Newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16814121365

  That's why they put 25W max on the machine video slot for many low profile systems.

  .

  

  You cannot use such a THICK card. That's why Dell cards are fanless.

  

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• Upgrade of a Dimension 9150/XPS 400

  I was wondering if someone could help me find the hardware upgrades best absolute for this computer supported.

  Now is that everything on it is stock with the exception being updated from xp to vista.

  Here's the Manual: http://downloads.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_dimension_desktops/dimension-9150_owner%27s%20manual_en-us.pdf

  Thanks in advance.

  With the latest bios and pentium D 900 series cpu (up to 960 915) with the copper heatpipe heatsink this system will work 8.1 WINDOWS 64 bit or even 10 64-bit Windows very well. Very modern GPU will have problems.  A R7 of Sapphire 260 X for example don't post and cannot enter setup because the Bios uses commands BACK VESA and newer cards do not support MODE VESA 103 for example.  I have seen this with ATI cards recently, but I suspect that 960, 970, 980 GTX cards will have the same problem.  Yes, as long as you stay with Geforce 740, 750, 760, 780, its fine likely.  I used Geforce 560, 660, 740, 750 TI, 760GT very well. Power supply supports cards that only need 1 6-pin PCI - E.  You can evolve into a better diet, but once again, it would cost more that everything began with a more recent version as the 3500 of precision.  The other thing is that when you upgrade buying a Geforce 740 or 750 TI card will work in a newer system as old. My ASUS GeForce GTX760 DirectCU II OC 2 GB graphics card came with a 2 x 6-pin PCI adapter 8pin.  Worked well in my T3500 Precision T3400 AND because the dell 525w PSU came with the fittings of video feed 2 x 6-pin. The stock power 375w works with cards that only need 1 pci-e power connection.

  WIN8.1 or 10 X 64 WORKS with pentium D 9XX series on precision 380 and XPS Gen 5 XPS 400 with the latest version of the bios and the performance of copper radiator.

  I used to think it was a core 2 duo and the latest version of the bios, but I proved to myself that simply Pressler CPU 900 series.

  http://Ark.Intel.com/products/series/20864/Intel-Pentium-D-processor-900-series

  960
  http://Ark.Intel.com/products/spec/SL9k7

  http://Ark.Intel.com/products/spec/SL9AP

  950

  http://Ark.Intel.com/products/spec/SL94P

  130W

  http://Ark.Intel.com/products/spec/SL95V

  130W

  http://Ark.Intel.com/products/spec/SL8WP

  130W

  http://Ark.Intel.com/products/spec/SL9K8

  130W

  945

  Intel Pentium D 945 benefits
  http://Ark.Intel.com/products/spec/SL9QQ

  seems to be a part of 95W

  This microprocessor is 27% more energy efficient 95W
  processor Intel Pentium D 950 130W.

  Intel Pentium D 950/960 benefits

  The microprocessor includes virtualization VT - X
  which allows programs virtual hyper-v.

  

  

  I saw the Pentium d cheap on Ebay and Amazon

  SL9QQ seems to be the max for a 5150

  

  Intel Pentium D 945 3.4 Ghz Fsb800Mhz 2Mbx2 Lga775 Core processor double tray

  Intel - P - D 3.4GHz/4M/800 Dual Core CPU SL9QQ

  6 used from $12.00

  PROCESSOR INTEL PENTIUM D 945 SL9QQ 3.4 GHZ, 4MB CACHE, 800 MHZ FSB CPU DESKTOP

• Upgrade to a Dimension 3100

  This made the point before, but not all the elements of my question.

  I want to improve a dimension 3100 (given as a gift)

  so far I bumbed the RAM upward from the supplied 512 to 2 GB, but I also want to add a graphics card - the MoBo has of 2 slots for PCI-x and PCI-E (x 1) slot.

  the card I was recommended is a Geforce 6200 256 MB that fits into the card PCI-E x 1 slot, however I've also seen a Geforce 8400GS 512 MB which would fit in the PCi slot - however, like other similar cards, it requires an external to 400W power supply and the 3100 is came only with on board to the 230W PSU so I also need to upgrade my power supply of the appearance of things.

  http://UK.answers.Yahoo.com/question/index?QID=20100115193805AAhwY3h

  After doing some research, it seems that the 3100 is one of these small valleys with a layout of wiring owner which means a standard PSU won't work - my question is where can I source a compatible power supply for my computer? or can anyone recommend a better graphics [PCI or PCI - E (x 1)] which requires no extra power.

  Thank you very much

  zougathefist

  The Dimension 3100 does not use an exclusive power of Dell.

  The 3100/E310 has an open back panel, you can install more generic stock ATX power supply standard, with a 24-pin or 20 + 4 pin connector card mother main, with or without the power switch power switch and two SATA power connectors.

  You should be able to buy in a store of the local computer.

  The instructions for the replacement of the power supply are HERE.

  NOTE from the ADMIN: Broken link has been removed from this post by Dell >

  Bev.

• Upgrade memory Dell Dimension 9150

  Hello

  I'm looking to upgrade memory RAM on my Dell Dimension 9150 Dual Core (DXP051) clocked at 2.8 GHZ with 1 GB of ram. Motherboard is Dell 0YC523. IGB memory currently.

  Watching the RAM is OCZ Enhanced latency Platinum XTC Edition revision 2 with speed 800 Mhz - CL4 (4-4-4-15) latency. 2 GB

  OCZ recommendation is to increase the volatge of ram to 2.1V on the BIOS but I don't think that this is possible on the Dell motherboard.

  Previousposts research, someone also asked a similar question but for an XPS 720 PC.

  The solution suggested something about SLI or EPP ready... I'm not sure what it means. This means that the RAM must be SLI or EPP ready to be compatible with the motherboard of Dimension I or the mothersboard must be ready for use of these modules of memory SLIp/PPE? Can I use this module and if so, how do I change the voltage or the motherboard will adjust it automatically?

  If not, can I get some other RAM?

  Thanks in advance.

  
  

• The upgrade with the Dimension E521

  I'm wanting to upgrade my diet or my video card in my Dimension E521. I am a student in the field of computer information Tech and works as a computer technology. So I know a good amount about computers. I'm trying to find out if if the power supply is the owner or not, and if not, it would be better to simply upgrade my diet or my video card. I have a GeForce 7300 THE in my system right now. And I believe that I have a W 305 unit. I'm not too sure of the PSU, but I find on the Dell site. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you guys.

  Sean

  
  

• Upgrade CPU Dell Dimension 9150

  Hello!

  I have a Dell Dimension 9150 and it has a Pentium D 2.8 Ghz processor.

  Dell.com support lists: processor, 80547, PENTIUM D SMITHFIELD for workstations..., 820 SKT - T, male

  What is the highest and/or upgrade best remaining for the Pentium D processors?

  Where are some of the best places to shop in a relatively straight price besides eBay?

  I read so many messages but still confused.

  Discovered that she can be Pentium D 840, 3.2GGhz, but has noticed that some people say that there is more available as the Pentium D 930, 950 or 945 processor.

  Intel website is very confusing because it does not necessarily list the most valuable info and there are variations within each class of processor.

  I intend to keep (hopefully!) the computer for another 1-3 years (?), have upgraded from storage for 2 hard drives of 1 TB, maxed out 4G memory (although Windows XP won't recognise that the 3.5 G) and has even with graphics card, Radeon 256, X 600 MRMGA 370W PSU +.

  I would like to upgrade processor for video work that I perform.

  Did not notice a fan of the sink on top of processor but check! Will I need one? Thermal glue specific for help?

  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

  Thank you!

  MrMojo1

  You should be able to switch to a Pentium D 960 3.6 GHz

  It is a passive radiator and the fan inside the fairing.

  As you intend to reuse the heat sink, you must plan on his basic cleaning and reapplying thermal paste to the processor.

  Instructions for cleaning and application of thermal paste, are HERE.

  You only need a small tube of thermal paste, it can be purchased from a computer store.

  Discover the Pentium D procesors HERE

  Bev.