Dimension 4600 (AGP) upgrade

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• For Dimension 4600 AGP graphics card

  Hi all

  I recently acquired an old Dimension 4600. I'll use it on the side for general use for example browsing the internet, email, etc. Nothing heavy. Its current specifications are;

  Intel Pentium 4 Northwood 2.8GHz 512 Kb 533FSB

  4 GB RAM PC3200

  NVIDIA Geforce 5200 128 MB AGP

  Windows XP Professional 32-bit (can install Win 7)

  I would go on a little adventure upgrade that I find it rewarding and it gives me experience in hardware components.

  For now, I can't play videos from YouTube above 480 p as a bottleneck by the graphics card. I think I can get my hands on a Nvidia Geforce 7950GT 512 MB AGP for about £20. This is the fastest Nvidia card for the AGP slot.

  Is - this work on a 4600 and allow the best YouTube video playback? The P4 would then become the bottleneck? I think I will also replace the power supply. A model of 400w would suffice?

  In addition, an SSD on the old interface SATA 1.5 would be an improvement on the current IDE HDD? Of course, I won't sink money in old material but a SSD can be put in any latest system.

  Sorry for all the questions!

  Andrew

  Do not forget that at the end of the era of the AGP, ATI made the fastest AGP cards.  I have a Dimension 4550 discount.  I made a point to get the fastest AGP card ever made for her - an ATI Radeon HD 3850 512 MB AGP.  It is a huge map, IIRC and barely enter the 4550.  Unfortunately, I don't remember how various time graphics cards would process the video.  But the 3850 AGP was the best, there wasn't, at least for the games.  IIRC, same card ATI X 1950 Pro and X 1650 Pro were faster than the fastest Nvidia cards.  (I'm not a fan dedicated ATI or Nvidia - all my current cards are Nvidia, because right now they are the best).

  Hope this works, an SSD would you give an improvement in the overall responsiveness, due to its fast seek times, which is especially important for smaller files.  Not sure how much improvement, though.  Good point, it's that an SSD can be used in the most recent machines as well.

• Dell Dimension 4600 does not start after upgrading CPU

  Hello

  First of all, I tried to send this last night but received a message on my post approval by moderator? Not yet been approved but seen other people have posted with success more recently. Do not know what is happening.

  In any case, put his hand on a 3.4 Ghz HT P4 Northwood 512 Kb 800 Mhz FSB for £10 on Ebay to upgrade my mother enough old Dimension 4600 which has a 2.8 Ghz P4 512 KB 533 FSB inside... However, when I install it the computer does not light and shows just a light amber. The readers and fans still spin but there is no display. The computer works normally when I put the old one back in.

  I think somehow it is a power supply problem as the new processor uses 20w more energy than the old 2.8 Ghz one. Someone at - it ideas? Just trying to figure if I bought a bad CPU, so I can return.

  Thank you

  Andrew

  AV115

  Hello

  First of all, I tried to send this last night but received a message on my post approval by moderator? Not yet been approved but seen other people have posted with success more recently. Do not know what is happening.

  In any case, put his hand on a 3.4 Ghz HT P4 Northwood 512 Kb 800 Mhz FSB for £10 on Ebay to upgrade my mother enough old Dimension 4600 which has a 2.8 Ghz P4 512 KB 533 FSB inside... However, when I install it the computer does not light and shows just a light amber. The readers and fans still spin but there is no display. The computer works normally when I put the old one back in.

  I think somehow it is a power supply problem as the new processor uses 20w more energy than the old 2.8 Ghz one. Someone at - it ideas? Just trying to figure if I bought a bad CPU, so I can return.

  Thank you

  Andrew

  AV115

  Andrew,

  It is not a power supply problem, it's incompatible, or a bad processor problem.

  The first models of 4600 will take up to 3.0 GHz and models later, 3.2 GHz to 3.4 GHz, but this does not offer much of a sudden boost on the 3.0 GHz

  Motherboard Dell P/N F4491 will support up to 3.4 Ghz Northwood leaving Prescott

  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.

  
  

• Upgrading RAM on Dell Dimension 4600

  I just installed two 512 GB for my Dell Dimension 4600 CPU memory cards.  The computer came with two, 256 GB cards, but he had got terribly slow.  Dell said that no matter if the size of the maps varies.  However, my system does not reflect the installation of additional memory.  It is preferable or essential only for install memory cards additional of the same size as the existing cards?

  Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 05:08:08 + 0000, franklinpcat wrote:

  I just installed two 512 GB for my Dell Dimension 4600 CPU memory cards.  The computer came with two cards 256Go,

  You mean 512 MB and 256 MB (not GB) I guess.

  but he had got terribly slow.  Dell said that no matter if the size of the maps varies.  However, my system does not reflect the installation of additional memory.  It is preferable or essential only for install memory cards additional of the same size as the existing cards?

  See the response of Daave, but also to note the following two points:

  1. you started with 512 MB. The amount of RAM you need for good
  performance is not a unique situation for all. You get the right
  performance, if the amount of RAM you have prevents you from using the
  page file significantly, and this depends on what applications you are running. Most
  are people who run a typical range of business under XP applications
  somewhere around 512 MB work well, others need more. Almost
  everyone will see poor performance with less than 256 MB. Some people,
  especially those making things like the large photographic edition
  images, can see a performance gain by adding even more of
  512MB - sometimes much more.

  Unless you have special needs, so it is likely that the 512 MB you
  started with was enough for you.

  2. you say "he had got painfully slow." This implies that the
  performance was OK, but it had worsened. This reinforces that
  I said in point 1 above. You don't need more memory simply because that
  time has elapsed.

  There are several possibilities for why he had obtained more slow, but the
  more likely is that you have been infected by malicious software. What
  anti-virus and anti-spyware programs that you are running? They remain until
  Date?

  Ken Blake (MS-MVP)

• Upgrading CPU for Dimension 4600.

  Hi, I am currently using a Dell Dimension 4600 with Pentium 4 processor clocked at 2.66 Ghz Socket 478, I read somewhere

  only the motherboard i've got will take up to a 3.2 Ghz CPU. I was going to buy a Pentium 4 3 Ghz SL7e4 that supports Hyper Threading technology. What I want to know is, will my support of the Dimension of this processor. I don't know where else to ask. Also I guess it's a prescott because she has a 1 mb L2 cache am I have reason to believe that they can become quite hot, can I do something for cooling or can I just use the old radiator and fan.

  Cheers for your help.

  Jules.

  
  

• I can add memory to a Dimension 4600 series computer and how would I do?

  I would like to upgrade to Windows 7 XP.  Have 512 MB of memory with 2.8 GHz processor.

  What would be the cost?

  Although Microsoft recommends 1 gigabyte (GB) of RAM (32-bit Windows 7) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit Windows 7), this is not the only requirement.

  Before go you too far, download and run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to determine if the rest of the material is sufficient.

  Regarding the RAM, your Dell Dimension 4600 can support up to 4 GB of RAM.  It has 4 slots, so until you know how much RAM to buy, you need to know more in detail what you have.

  For example, if your current 512 MB is only one 512 MB module in a slot, you could buy a second module of 512 MB, for a total of 1 GB or 3 512 MB modules for a total of 4 GB.

  More likely, however, is that your current 512 MB includes 2 modules of 256 MB (or even 4 modules of 128 MB).

  The best place to start is here--> http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=Dimension%204600&Cat=SSD

  If instead, you download and run the Crucial scanner tool, you will get to a page, similar to above but who also shows what you have and then customizes offers accordingly.

• Dell Dimension 4600 update

  I have a Dell Dimension 4600 with Windows XP Home Edition 2002 SP2. The vehicle currently has a Pentium 4 2.8 GHz processor and 256 MB of RAM. I'm looking for upgrade to but don't know where to start. I think to invest in the modernization of the RAM, but don't know what's going XP SP2 recognize maximum or even if this is where I should start getting the biggest gain of performance for my money. Any suggestions? And Yes, I know this is probably not the most cost-effective method to get a more powerful computer, but this is my best option.

  OPowell16

  I have a Dell Dimension 4600 with Windows XP Home Edition 2002 SP2. The vehicle currently has a Pentium 4 2.8 GHz processor and 256 MB of RAM. I'm looking for upgrade to but don't know where to start. I think to invest in the modernization of the RAM, but don't know what's going XP SP2 recognize maximum or even if this is where I should start getting the biggest gain of performance for my money. Any suggestions? And Yes, I know this is probably not the most cost-effective method to get a more powerful computer, but this is my best option.

  OPowell16

  The Dimension 4600 supports up to 4 GB (4 x 1 GB modules) RAM DDR, but can only send 3 gb - + of it due to the 32-bit operating system:

  http://www.crucial.com/USA/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Dell/dimension-4600

  Also, if you use the 4600 for browsing the internet, the better to replace XP with a system of operating most recent such Win 7.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-windows_install/can-i-put-Windows-7-on-a-Dell-dimension-4600/ba4efe5f-D990-49b4-bff7-e43b6b133007?auth=1

  You are no longer able to update Windows XP, more information on this subject, can be found here:

  https://www.theguardian.com/technology/askjack/2014/Apr/11/How-can-i-use-Windows-XP-safely-now-its-no-longer-supported

  Bev.

• Replacement of a Dimension 4600 graphics card

  Hi all, posted about this before. Modernised at the origin of a Geforce 5200 to a 7950GT AGP. It worked very well and perfectly played out 1080 p h.264 content. However, the fan had failed then it overheats very quickly and there not also support the acceleration hardware flash (didn't know at the time) so Youtube still stuttered HD videos.

  I'm back card seller on Ebay for a refund. I have my eye on a Radeon HD 4670 ATM that supports hardware acceleration of flash. Still looking around for other 4600 users who have this card and find this slightly disturbing thread where his PC had no display and the 'expert' responded saying: DDR3 memory cards are not supported. This does not seem right for me as a card VRAM has nothing to do with the RAM System.

  I wanted to just make sure I'm not about to buy something that does not work in my system.

  Thank you

  Andrew

  this makes reference to a review on newegg for Sapphire HD 3850 and Dimension 4600.  Review can be pulled up from newegg in looking for Sapphire HD 3850 comments "EarthWatts '.

  Guests looking for the HIS HD 4670 on newegg for "4600" concludes several users of the map with the Dimension 4600.  Ditto for Sapphire HD 3850 - search returns a lot of comments using a Dimension 4600.

• Can I put Windows 7 on a Dell Dimension 4600?

  Hello

  I have a 6 years old Dell Dimension 4600 PC with the following specifications:

  • Processor Pentium 4 3.0Ghz
  • 1 GB OF RAM
  • nVidia Geforce FX5200 128 MB graphics card
  • Windows XP Home Edition
  I expect to make a custom on this old PC Setup, but my problems are with the drivers.
  I recently used the special Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor, which tells me that I meet all of the minimum requirements, and of course programs such as Outlook Express will not available on Windows 7.
  In the middle of this report is a link to the Dell (Windows 7 section) website where they tell me to go learn more about compatibility. When I do click on this site and then click on hardware compatibility, it brings me to the next page: http://support.euro.dell.com/support/topics/topic.aspx/emea/shared/support/dsn/en/document?c=uk&docid=360683&l=en&s=gen
  The page says there is apparently only ONE socket support Dell Dimension model which can be improved on the range Dimension, covering a good 30-50 models. I'm sure that this is due to support driver from Dell, which is absolutely horrendous. The drivers on the site range Dell Web from 2004 to 2007 (for the only critical updates), for my model. The only OS supported on the site it is XP. Research on the Web sites of manufacturers of drivers, I find that the newer drivers are available for my hardware, more compatible with Vista. Do I have the old OEM from Dell specific drivers or the drivers provided by manufacturers! Can I REALLY move to Windows 7! Dell said it is not supported (and is fast enough to give me a link telling me to buy a new PC), but I have friends who have installed on other Dimensions of Dell old where it worked a treat. I don't want to lose £70 on a BONE that may not work and may leave me without a usable PC!
  What should I do!

  Hi Fred

  Not taken in charge and is not possible are 2 different things.

  How you proceed depends on how comfortable you are troubleshooting. It is very likely that you will end up you are looking for a few drivers for hardware on the sites of manufacturers or possibly replace certain hardware devices that are simply too old to work.

  Windows 7 includes many of the compatibility of the tools that can help when you use the devices more old drivers/hardware and software troubleshooting.

  If the Upgrade Advisor did not identify hard incompatible devices, I would say you should go try before the upgrade. Make sure you have all the latest drivers for the hardware installed and available on external media.

  If you have any problems, come back here and start the new thread, we are here to help.

  Kind regards

  Thank you for using Windows 7 Ronnie Vernon MVP

• Update on power supply for Dell Dimension 4600

  I searched in the nets, but was not able to find an answer, so I hope someone can help.

  I received recently a 4600 as a hand.  I decided to set up as a game machine.  I know it's an old PC, but I do not anticipate play something newer than Battlefield 2142 (I use my Xbox 360 to play newer games).

  In any case, I was able to get a new Radeon X 1950 PRO on eBay for $35 shipped to replace a 6600GTOC whose fan has stopped working.  I thought that since I was the video card for a good price, upgrading the PSU still would be worth during the upgrade of the motherboard or get a new PC.

  I started to look at the power supplies and noticed that some of them have their own power switch.  This means that the power button on the front of the 4600 no longer works?  I would go with a power supply where can I still use the power button and should not spread in the back to turn on the PC.

  BTW, here's the rest of the features of the 4600:

  CPU: Pentium 4 HT 3.06 GHz (Northwood) - HT disabled

  RAM: 3 GB PC3200

  Readers: A WD 320 IDE, a DVD-ROM and floppy 3.5 "drive

  No other expansion boards outside the video card will be installed.

  Thanks in advance for any help.

  slee1972

  When the power supply the on/off switch, you leave in the position 'On' and use the power button on the front of the computer.

  The Dimension 4600 has an open back panel, you can use most of the generic ATX PSU, with or without the market/on-off switch and with either a 20-PIN or 20 + connector 4-pin main motherboard.

  You should be able to buy food from the local computer stores.

  How to replace the power supply in a D-4600.

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

  Bev.

• Poor resolution on my monitor after installation Wondows - 7 Ultimate in my Dell Dimension 4600

  I installed Windows 7 Ultimate on my Dell Dimension 4600 af ew days ago.  I remember buying the computer at least 6 years ago.  Now my computer does not recognize that my monitor flat screen default PnP monitor and I have very low resolution.  I have a small publishing company and monitor high resolution is critical for my needs.

  I changed the cable blue from my PC to the monitor and also changed the screen (I have other PC at home).  But the problem remains

  When I went on the Dell site and punch in my Service tag number for my PC, it shows that the PC has only the XP operating system and does not show the new operating system I installed, namely Windows 7 Ultimate.

  Dell people tell me that my PC has a system of factory-installed XP operating and that is why it does not recognize the new operating system.  Is this true?

  I'm about to call "Uncle" and buy a new computer.  I would like to at least get the computer as an emergency response unit.

  Don't I have a solution to my problem?  Change the video card, a solution to my problem?

  Yes, change the graphics card for a new would greatly, but AGP on the cards supported for use with Windows 7 is hard to find these days,

  In addition, there is virtually none of your computer is properly cared for anything other than XP. You'd better put the money towards a new computer...

• Dell Dimension 4600 with pack 1 XP does not connect to the cable modem

  Hello, I have a Dell Dimension 4600 older XP. The hard drive is dead and I replaced and then reloaded pack 1 with the intention of making all the revisions on the internet. The problem is that I cannot now connect to the internet via my broadband router directly connected to the computer. It seems that the wizard to connect only wants to use the dial upward and does not connect to the router. Just recompose. It seems to ignore the connection from the router to broadband and wants to use the dial upward only.

  Go to control panel of control/Internet options/connections, then set it - never establish a connection - then click on apply.

• Problem activating Windows XP Pro on a Dell Dimension 4600, which originally had XP Home

  I have some difficulty to activate MY PERSONALLY PURCHASED VERSION of Windows XP Pro on a Dell Dimension 4600 workstation that initially provided with XP Home.  I have TWO Codes of 25 character key true = 1 The printed on the sticker on the computer AND the one supplied with the disk I bought for my laptop that was stolen last week.  I entered two key during the windows process codes activate and they the system tells me invalid or incorrect product key code.  I WAS talking with a Microsoft Tech Rep on the phone trying to solve this problem and has been disconnected when put on "Hold" and now cannot get through to a real person again.  CAN SOMEONE ' ONE/SOMEONE' HELP ME PLEASE?

  Hello

  Both your XP, the laptop and the Dell operating systems will have been oem licenses. OEM licenses are tied to the computer that they were originally installed on. In regards to the Pro license you can see in your report where is says Windows license Type: OEM System Builder.

  The only XP version that can be legally charged to your Dimension is one that has been provided with it by Dell, i.e. the XP Home license.

  activation of character for home 25 codes do not work with the Pro, the reverse is also true.

  Tricky

• Dimension 5150 cpu Upgrade

  I have 4 dell dimension 5150's and you want to update all the 4 fastest possible CPU for this old of a computer.

  Would an Intel Pentium D 945 3.4 work GHz LGA 775 CPU SL9QQ 4 M/800 Presler Dual Core?

  They now have PROCESSORS, 3.06, 524, 1 MB, PENTIUM 4 PRESCOTT DT, G1

  Or what is the best I could get in these?

  I have windows 7 and hoping to be able to get up to 10 but the 524 is not compatible.

  scbauml

  The Pentium D945 is the maximum that can be used in the Dimension 5150/E510.

  However, if you don't have motherboard 0HJ054 installed and upgrade the processor on most other motherboards will rise a 'incompatible CPU"at startup and need to press F1

  The Dimension 5150/E510 does not support all of the processors Pentium G20xx series, these require a different motherboard and socket.
  .
  The motherboard for the Dimension 5150/E510 has a Socket LGA 775 and can't stand not all processors Core 2 Duo/Core 2 Quad, single Socket LGA 775, P4 and Pentium D can be used.

  The Pentium D945 is the maximum that can be used in these models.

  Before upgrading the processor, make sure you have the latest version of the BIOS installed.

  You can find more Dimension E510/5150 upgrade information here:

  http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/t/19322845.aspx#19660018

  Bev.