Dell Dimension C521 and E521 CPU upgrade

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• 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here and elsewhere online seem to be old enough and I wanted to make sure that I had discovered so far had not become outdated.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.

• 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
  
  

• 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 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.

• 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.

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

  

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• Dell Dimension 8400 and Windows 7?

  Hello

  Anyone had any experience with installing Windows 7 in an older Dell Dimension 8400 with 2 GB of Ram?

  Will it work?

  Thanx

  Mike

  Not on an 8400, but on a XPS G4 with 3 GB of RAM - which is just an amateur version of the 8400 from the XPS gaming PC line.  Windows 7 installed with no driver needed and worked like a dream for almost a year now.  The only thing is the game on the Z port Audigy sound card is not supported by Windows 7 (but the sound itself card works fine), was not a big problem for me.  Since W7 will eat a Go just to stay alive, 2 GB may be enough if you don't do any substance really hungry as core memory hard games, video editing, modeling, etc.  My kids play Age of Mythology all the time and my wife is a photographer - she is its main user, and rarely it strikes a wall at 3 GB.

• I have a dell dimension Dim4700 and my antivirus keeps finding the same Trojan, Simda.B is as my antivirus can't just get rid of him help

  I want to improve my dell for windows 7 XP family, if I can, but I'm new in the tech world, so my question is a new clean install would eliminate the virus or do I need a different aproach

  Format the HARD disk and then perform a new installation of Win7 (assuming that you have already run Win7 Upgrade Advisor & the computer passed with flying colors).

• Dell Dimension 4700 upgrade tips Help!

  Hello Dell Community, I currently have a Dell Dimension 4700 and hoped to upgrade my computer to a computer game, with a budget of around $100-200.

  I wonder as to the game going, that upgrades would produce the biggest change and progress in the game? I'm hoping to improve up to 2 GB of Ram and add a video card, but don't know if it is the best choice to go.

  I have studied this subject and found several posts in the forums, but they were all overwhelmed and I hope to get some knowledge as well as recent graphics cards or Ram that can improve my FPS in game and all around my budget. Thank you.

  Record of Dell:

  Name of the operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  Version: 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600
  System model: Dimension 4700
  System type: X 86-based PC
  Processor: x 86 family 15 model 3 Stepping 4 GenuineIntel ~ 2793 Mhz
  The version of the BIOS/Date: A10 of Dell Inc., 04/01/2006
  SMBIOS Version: 2.3
  Total physical memory: 512,00 MB
  Available physical memory: 191,89 MB
  Total virtual memory: 2.00 GB
  Available virtual memory: 1.96 GB

  Majera

  Sorry, but there are very few, you can upgrade on a child of seven years 'obsolete' 4700, to make a system of 'game '.

  Better to put the money upgrade, to buying new desktop PC.

  Bev.

• Upgrade CPU Dell dimension 9100

  Hello I have a dell dimension 9100 and I ordered a Pentium d 945 3.4 ghz and the system gives me a solid yellow light and fan gets strong it please help!

  Model MB 0 x 8582

  Intel pentium 4 cpu 3.00 GHZ

  intelcrazy

  Can someone tell me what is the fastest video card that I can use and what is the fastest processor @shesagordie @speedstep please reply

  intelcrazy

  I have already posted the fastest processor, supported by the Dimension 9100, D960 Pentium and Speedstep also posted more compatible / speed max graphics card.

  Do not forget that the Dimension 9100 is released by Dell in 2005.

  Bev.

• 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.

• Video upgrade for a DELL Dimension 4600

  I have a Dell Dimension 4600, Pentium 4 CPU @ 2.66 GHz, 512 MB of RAM and a NVidia GeForce 5200 graphics card.  Any recommendation on whether or not I can upgrade the video card?  If so, which one should I get.

  
  

• The Dell Dimension 9200 graphics card upgrade

  I am looking to update my graphics card on a Dell Dimension 9200 and I was wondering if the Nvidia GeForce GT 430 would work with the pc, I have a Nvidia 7900 gt. I am open to both recommendations.

  My current pc features, Windows 8 version Preview (upgrade to windows 8 Pro in a few days), 4 GB of ram, intel dual core 2.13 ghz.

  Hi gaz492,

  The graphics card you have mentioned should work on the Dimension 9200.

  Food that has been delivered with the computer is 375W which is more than the bloc power to the graphics card. Details of the graphics card: http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gt-430/specifications

  In addition, providing the link for the specifications of the computer:

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

  Add the link to the manual for Dimension 9200, which is also known as the XPS 410:

  There are a lot of compatible adapters to the computer: here is a list of the latest graphics cards that run on the desktop computer:

  1. nVidia GeForce GT 440.
  2. ATI Radeon HD 6570.
  3. ATI Radeon HD 6670 (requires minimum 400W).
  4. ATI Radeon HD 7750 (requires minimum 400W).

  Usually if the video card is updated on the computer, you must upgrade the power too as the power supply on this computer is 375W.

  Answer please if you have any other questions.

• Dell dimension e520 Motherboard upgrade

  Hi, I have a Dell Dimension E520 and I was wondering if it takes care of all new mothers of dell. Thanks for your help.

  hunterp15

  There is no motherboards, other than a Dell e520 OEM motherboard that will fit the owner e520 EOL BTX chassis, or y at - it available BTX retail motherboards.

  The Dimension e520 is the latest model of this series, Dell made.

  Only 65 processors with 800 or 1066fsb will work with the E-520.

  The Q6700 should work, but before installing the processor, make sure you have BIOS version 2.2.1 [or more] installed, when additional CPU support has been added.
     
  Bev.