Inspiron 530 main HDD Upgrade to SSD

I have an Inspiron 530 I put Windows 7. I thought that, rather than trying to upgrade the operating system, I would like to add a new drive to do a clean install of 7 on and make my player existing secondary drive for data. Following the same process of thought, I thought I'd go with a Solid State Drive for the primary drive would give an additional performance gain.

Anyone know of any "Pitfalls" that wanted me to use an SSD as my main drive on my 530?

Hi Dhorlo, all hard disks are now plug ' don't play, which includes the new discs SSD, so you won't have any problems using this drive on a 530.

Tags: Dell Drives

Similar Questions

  • Inspiron 530 s CPU Upgrade - why some Dual Core and not others?

    Hi all

    Inspiron 530 s been chugging along fine (although strong), but has now been replaced, so decided to take a look inside, radiator & fan felt loose so unscrewed it and he lifted directly out absolutely no resistance, so I think that the cpu and the radiator cleaning and put thermal paste on would be a good idea.

    When I opened it, I thought that I might as well upgrade the processor as older bicoeur are going for about $10-15 here, (he currently has a 1.87? double heart in it), so I got a reading of the forum to find what was possible

    from the bottom of post

    quote - shesageordie

    Inspiron 530 s has a mother FoxConn G33m02 meets the specifications of Dell and will support the following Socket LGA 775 processors:

    Processor Intel Celeron 430
    Intel Celeron 420 processor (1.6 GHz, 800 FSB)
    Intel Pentium Dual Core 2140 (1.6 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
    Intel Pentium Dual-Core 2160 (1.8 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
    Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5200 (2.5 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
    Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 (1.8 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
    Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 (2.0 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
    Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 (1.86 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
    Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 (2.13 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
    Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 (2.33 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)
    Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 (2.66 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)
    Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 (2.66 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
    Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 (2.80 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
    Wolfdale Core 2 Duo E8400, 3.0 GHz, 6 MB, 1333 MHz FSB, 65W, E0
    Wolfdale Core 2 Duo E8500, 3.16 GHz, 6 MB, 1333 MHz FSB, 65W, C0
    Wolfdale Core 2 Duo E8500 (3.16 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)
    Wolfdale Dual-Core Kit, E8600 3.33 GHz, 6 MB, 1333 MHz FSB, 65W, E0

    Also, Intel Pentium E6500 2.93 GHz processor dual core.

    Before installing the processor, that you should check that you have BIOS Version 1.0.15 or above, when support for the new Intel processor has been added.

    Note: The Quad Core 2 processors are not supported by the Inspiron 530 s [Slimline]

    Bev.

    Theres now my problem

    Seem some of the processors used cheap available locally does not not at these figures (and they seem to be somewhat of Eug than those that match)

    for example the E8200 E6850, E7200, what of these processors prevents them from working?

    And as a note aside will upgrade the radiator and the fan, if I get a different processor?

    Nigelt74

    The E7200 and E8200 are 65w/45nm Wolfdale processors and should work.

    The E6850 is a 65w/65nm Conroe and will not work

    There should be no need to replace the entire radiator/fan of the 530 Inspiron s, but remember to check the version of the BIOS before installing the processor.

    Bev.

  • G6-2301ax: g6-2301ax hdd upgrade to ssd.

    last 2months.my labtop(g6-2301ax) is so slow (always the start-up time more than 2 minutes and runnig so slow program) that I intend to level hdd to ssd (samsung 850 evo) so I 3questions.
    1. This ssd comparible with my labtop?
    2.slow - operation problems relationship with hard disk or other hardware (processor, memory, etc...)?

    The SSD is compatible. Difficult to say why the laptop is so slow. The A8 processor should be sufficient. 4 to 8 GB RAM upgrade might be a good idea, too. Before you spend money on hardware upgrade, however, I run a complete diagnosis of the hardware test in the diagnosis of UEFI by typing esc or F2 as you power and proceed to "diagnoses" and run all the tests.

  • Portege R700 - 15U HDD upgrade to SSD using recovery media

    Hello

    The installed HARD disk was 320, he developed surface errors.

    I decided that I would upgrade to an SSD. I got a 64 GB m4.

    I swapped the drives and booted from the recovery DVD. He gave an installation option. Selected, then it opens a command prompt where it starts to partition the drive, everything ok, until it copies the files. It errors with "CRC error or HARD drive.

    It is, with the resumption of Toshiba, there is more than 64 GB? How I choose partition sizes?

    Thank you
    Danny

    Post edited by: dannix

    Hey Buddy,

    And now your problem is solved or how to understand your second assignment?

    Is that recovery disk can also restore the factory settings on another SSD or HARD disk. There is no problem and 64 GB should be enough.

    These CRC errors could be linked to the SSD itself have you looked for an update of the firmware on the page of manufacturing SSD?
    Have you updated the BIOS?

  • can I upgrade my Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 HDD SDS?

    Hello

    I do intend to upgrade Dell inspiron n4010 SATA hdd to SSD, is it possible?

    If so it would be simply plug-out and plugin or you would have a few extensions?

    Thanks in advance.

    You can simply replace in a 2.5 SSD "and reload Windows or clone your existing operating system (the former requires that make you a set of recovery media it will require other hardware and software).

    Replacing the hard drive on this model requires a bit of disassembly - including the abolition of the system board.  Make sure that you are comfortable with the level of work:

    www.Dell.com/.../manuals

  • Upgrade memory Inspiron 530

    I am trying to upgrade the Inspiron 530 for my mom. It was running great but has begun to show it's age.  I want to hang some new faster memory, he was considering upgrading the processor, but at this point isn't going to bother because of the fact that it is an older machine, it mainly use it for email and the occasional web surfing session.

    I see that Dell is silling RAM but is a bit more expensive side and trying to find elsewhere, but to see different speeds... So rather than have bad normal speed and it does not work, can someone point me in the right direction to make sure I get good memory?

    Thank you

    sparker781

    I am trying to upgrade the Inspiron 530 for my mom. It was running great but has begun to show it's age.  I want to hang some new faster memory, he was considering upgrading the processor, but at this point isn't going to bother because of the fact that it is an older machine, it mainly use it for email and the occasional web surfing session.

    I see that Dell is silling RAM but is a bit more expensive side and trying to find elsewhere, but to see different speeds... So rather than have bad normal speed and it does not work, can someone point me in the right direction to make sure I get good memory?

    Thank you

    sparker781

    I guess you have the Inspiron 530 mini tour with the 300w/350w PSU and not the version of Slimline s 530, with a power of 250w.

    MT 530 systems were built with two different models of motherboards.

    If your 530 has been purchased with either a Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual-Core, Celeron processor and a 300w power supply, this system usually involves an 0RY007/G679R/CU409 [FoxConn G33m02] motherboard which only supports LGA 775 Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual-Core and Celeron processors and 4 GB of RAM.
       
    If your Inspiron 530 minitower shipped with a LGA 775 Core 2 Quad processor and a 350w power supply, you have the motherboard [FoxConn DG33m03] of 0FM586.
       
    The card mother 0FM586 can be used for both Quad 4 and Core 2 Duo processors and can support 8 GB of RAM, with a 64-bit operating system

    Motherboard is your MT 530 have?

    The Inspiron 530 with a motherboard G33M02/0RY007 will support either 4 GB [4 x 1 GB, or 2 x 2 GB DDR2 PC - 2 modules - 5300 or DDR2 PC2-6400 memory.]
        
    Bev.

  • Dell Inspiron 530 upgrade

    I think I'll eventually replace the CPU, motherboard and RAM. However, I expect comments on this better replacements to keep the same power in the short term. I want to just update for children, so high-end is not necessary, but if the price is right, it would be better. I think my biggest concern is the USB/sound/etc ports front. Currently, I think that it is running a 305 w power, and a PCI-e x 16 video card.

    Are the connectors for these propritary Dell or will they work with a new motherboard?

    Does anyone know the Council size max will take the case and the motherboard (ATX/mini-ATX/BTX/etc) what is? I thought it was an ATX, but I thought I would check when obtaining the size max able to adapt...

    greywolf79

    The Inspiron 530 MT supports a card mother Micro-ATX.

    You may be involved with the rear i/o Panel, Dell has integrated this into the back panel of the chassis, retail motherboards have separate I/O panels that fit into an ATX chassis, you must change the case, through an opening in the Dell chassis for it.  You can find it easier to buy a standard ATX case.

    Dell OEM windows not with a copy card mother not Dell, because it is related to their BIOS, prepare to buy a new copy of windows, or Microsoft license.

    Dell front cables and connectors have exclusive features.

    More information here:

    https://answers.Yahoo.com/question/index?QID=20100101144704AAxgMph

    http://www.TomsHardware.com/Forum/302072-30-upgraded-motherboard-Dell-Inspiron

    I had an Inspiron 530MT since 2007 and to improve its performance, updated the processor to an e8400, contributed to the maximum our RAM, installed an AMD 7750 graphics card and a primary SSD [that makes a big difference] and recently upgraded to Win 7, to win 10.

    Bev.

  • I have Windows Vista installed on a Dell Inspiron 530 s. Vista can be upgraded to windows 10 and, if so, how?

    I have Windows Vista installed on a Dell Inspiron 530 s.  Vista can be upgraded to windows 10 and, if so, how?

    Vista is not included in the free update.  If your hardware is compatible wins 10 you can buy a key for windows 10

    1 GHz processor or faster
    1 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
    Your processor (CPU) must support the following extensions: SSE2, NX, EAP
  • Upgrade power supply for dell Inspiron 530 (not slim)

    Yes, it's an old computer, but I want to upgrade the power supply for it. Watts, preferably something of 400 or more, but I can settle for 350w or 300w

    I have improved the power supply on an Inspiron 530 with an Antec 550 watt modular power supply with no problems.  Just be sure to buy a power supply of standard size, and you should have no problem.

  • Upgrade CPU Dell Inspiron 530?

    I bought a Dell Inspiron 530 in October 2008 (Service tag <> NOTE from the ADMIN: Service tag removed by privacy policy >) and I would like to upgrade the processor. My current processor is an Intel Celeron 450 2.20 GHz. I think that my motherboard is a Foxconn G33M02. (But I am not sure, and I would like to confirm that, so that I don't get an incompatible cpu.)

    What would be a good upgrade from the processor that I can put in my current motherboard? I feel that my current Celeron 450 is a uniprocessor processor, and I would trade out for an important and remarkable improvement with more hearts (at reasonable cost) while keeping the same motherboard.

    I've already updated the PSU for a 460 Watt PSU and have also upgraded the video card. Looking for a good upgrade from the processor. I think I also need to update my bios of motherboard.

    livin2fly

    530 systems were built with two different models of motherboards.

    FoxConn G33m02 [Dell P/N ORY007] motherboard, this version does not support processors Core 2 Quad, only the Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual-Core and Celeron processors.

    One of the following processors should operate in the 530 Inspiron:

    Intel Pentium Dual Core 2140 (1.6 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
    Intel Pentium Dual-Core 2160 (1.8 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
    Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5200 (2.5 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
    Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 (1.8 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
    Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 (2.0 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
    Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 (1.86 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
    Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 (2.13 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
    Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 (2.33 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)
    Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 (2.66 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)
    Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 (2.80 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
    Wolfdale Core 2 Duo E8400, 3.0 GHz, 6 MB, 1333 MHz FSB, 65W, E0
    Wolfdale Core 2 Duo E8500, 3.16 GHz, 6 MB, 1333 MHz FSB, 65W, C0

    Before installing the processor, that you should check that you have BIOS Version 1.0.15 or above, when support for the new Intel processor has been added.

    Bev.

  • Inspiron 530 video upgrade question card

    I have a Dell Inspiron 530 has. It has all the pieces of stock right now, but I'll put a core 2 duo E7400 in there when it happens. The next issue is that I need a video card for it. What is the best card that can be put in it without an upgrade to the PSU, yet? The power supply will not be upgraded for awhile. The motherboard is the G33M02, not 03 version version. He seems to have the 1.0.15 installed BIOS version, I will update as soon as I have the chance. It has not always been connected even to install an operating system - came empty (just bought from a wholesaler of machines of companies).

    Edit - forgot the bios information.

    Forget the 8400 GS.  This card is too old and has little to offer with regard to the performance of the game.  The HD 6450 or 610 GT are the best cards. The minimum requirement to play Mechwarrior online is the HD 6450 and the GT 610 offers similar performance.  If you want something better without too much spending, I'd recommend getting the HD 6570 HERE.  This card would have much better performance of game at the expense of others.

  • The Inspiron 530 CPU upgrade.

    Hi all. I have an Inspiron 530 stock (not a 530 a/b/c/d, etc.) under Vista Home Premium, model Board 0RY007. BIOS is 1.0.3 (which... seems hopelessly out of date, but what do I know?). Previous research told me I couldn't go to a quad core with this motherboard, but a dual core is very good for my gaming needs. I installed on a Pentium E6500 2.93 GHz dual core, because it seemed to be a modest upgrade that would work with realism in a 3 year machine.

    When that I boot, I get the black screen progress bar, green with the Microsoft copyright line downstairs. It will not go past this screen. When I reboot, the comp is in recovery mode, but then freezes also. I reinstalled the old processor core, he returned to recovery mode, this time successfully, and I did a system restore to a week ago. It is here where I am now. The machine works very well with the old processor (I also upgraded the RAM and that seems to be good too), so I'm left wondering if this new processor is compatible with my old Inspiron. Any help/advice would be appreciated, thanks!

    -Jimmy

    jimmycolorado

    Before installing the processor, upgrade the BIOS to Version 1.0.15, or more, what new Intel CPU support has been added and see if that makes a difference.

    In addition, please post the e6500 processor sSpec number.

    Bev.

  • Dell Inspiron 530 upgrades

    Hello, this is my first post on the Dell forums. I have a Dell Inspiron 530 with these specs: Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 2.20 GHz, 4 GB of memory at 800 MHz and a GeForce GT 610. It's the mid 2007 530 model. I have an extra CPU laying around, Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600. I wonder if I can use in this office. Also, what is the maximum amount of memory that I can install in it? Thanks for reading!

    geogyro

    Hello, this is my first post on the Dell forums. I have a Dell Inspiron 530 with these specs: Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 2.20 GHz, 4 GB of memory at 800 MHz and a GeForce GT 610. It's the mid 2007 530 model. I have an extra CPU laying around, Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600. I wonder if I can use in this office. Also, what is the maximum amount of memory that I can install in it? Thanks for reading!

    geogyro

    You should check what version of motherboard.

    The Inspiron 530 has two variants of motherboards, made by Foxconn and based on the G33M series.

    The G33M02 supports up to processors Core 2 Duo and the DG33M03 that supports the processors Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Quad.
        
    Inspiron 530 systems sold with Pentium Dual-Core or Core 2 Duo processors cannot be upgraded to Core 2 Quad processors without adding at least a 350W power supply and swap the motherboards to the DG33M03 version.

    The G33M02 does not support processors Core 2 Quad is because he has 6 ICs, the DG33M03 voltage regulator has 11.

    Note: Before upgrading the processor, make sure you have BIOS Version 1.0.15 or a more recent version, when support for the new Intel processor has been added.

    The Foxconn G33m02 [Dell P/N ORY007] motherboard, supports a maximum of 4 GB of RAM DDR2, 530 Mini Tower with a Foxconn G33m03 motherboard systems can support 8 gb (4 x 2 GB modules).

    530 s Dell 'Slimline' systems have a Foxconn G33m02 motherboard which only supports a maximum of 4 GB [either4 x modules of 1 GB or 2 x 2 GB modules].

    Note also for Windows to recognize 4 GB more memory, you must have a 64-bit operating system installed.

    Bev.

  • Upgrade processor for Inspiron 530

    Hi I have a dell inspiron 530 model with the core 2 duo e2180 (2.00 ghz) im wondering if I can stop by the proccessor image to the other model 530, because I recently changed my diet and upgrade to an ati hd 4850 and im worried the mite bottlekneck e2180 this card.


  • Inspiron 530 upgrades

    Hello people, I was wondering if someone could help to answer this question, this memory will work in my Inspiron 530 Q6600.

    http://www.NCIX.com/products/index.php?SKU=23895&VPN=996587&manufacture=Mushkin&promoid=1001

    And can I upgrade my CPU? If so, what can improve on?

    And then I switch to this OS? My system came with 4gigs of ram and I want to use all the 4gigs.

    http://www.NCIX.com/products/index.php?SKU=22438&VPN=66I-00788&manufacture=Microsoft

    Thank you.


Maybe you are looking for