can any of the parts be upgraded ? if so whats the latest cpu i can upgraded to
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Be wise to Build one on Dell official site, You don't need need to upgrade any of the parts Just keep it standard Alienware laptop Standard when you get your Built Alieware Laptop Delivered, Mechanics are better off Untampered, AlienWare Is #1 Best HighPerformance for Gaming, I know because I have one myself.
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It totally depends on your motherboard. You need to find out if your motherboard has the right chipset to accept this processor.
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This CPU is AM3+. You can either get an AM3 CPU (I.e. phenom II, Athlon II) or upgrade your motherboard to an AM3+, which is what I would recommend. You can get a decent AM3+ motherboard for around $60 such as the Asus M5A97 LE R2.0.
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Yes on the CPU, I've upgraded mine to a i5-520m with no issues. 620m is also likely compatible (couldn't pass up the price I got on the 520 at the time). GPU is modular but good like finding something that would fit and keep within the TDP. Biggest upgrade so far as been an SSD for me along with a dual-band wireless card.
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Yes, make sure to update to the newest bios before installing CPU and apply a very good quality of thermal compound to CPU. Thanks, Discount18
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The processor is out of production - I don't have any - Try ebay. For memory, you should be able to find them at Fry's, or most PC shops - it's best to use 2 DDR3 4Gb sticks to max it out at 8Gb.
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Could you personally upgrade the RAM? Only if you know how to do it and can solder. I wouldn't try it.
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Yes you can use any CPU the new CPUs use am3+ socket but old ones are only am3 so this motherboard can handle both
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No, you cannot upgrade the processor as far as I know. It is not intended for intensive workload although it is much better than regular desktop PCs even if these have more CPU processing power. The reason being that it is designed as a server. It runs very efficiently 24/7 and is mostly silent. You can add more RAM but it is recommended that you use a server graded module.
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Make sure your motherboard is compatible with this processor, otherwise it will cause damage to either the CPU or the motherboard. I'm no expert here but I think I can help you narrow down your search using this link http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/ If this doesn't work consider a deeper research on the processor you already have and see if it has more powerful versions within the series. I wish you best of luck and I hope this helps
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I am not sure if it's possible to upgrade to the latest technology, it has limited slots and physical internal space to add memory, upgrade processor and so on.. I sold this computer already cause it is discontinued but when I asked that question the geeksquad [best buy] estimated around $400 if you provide the parts..
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I would suggest going to the manufacturer's site and checking for supported CPUs for that particular board. Contacting the manufacturer may also be a good idea since you have updated the BIOS.
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Sorry, this Dell PC is just too old. Not compatable with newer CPU,s Its time to retire this machine. Dont waste your time and money on trying to upgrade this PC
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I found this YouTube video very helpful: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO-Z7y9Ge4g. You can see exactly what needs to be done, where to find the parts and what to expect. Adding the RAM is a great low-cost enhancement to this nifty little computer.
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This is a good processor. as long as the motherboard is capable you should be good. Also you should alway keep your bios up to date.
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I have not done it yet myself, but upgrading RAM and hard drives are both possible on this machine. A good place to see what is compatible is www.crucial.com.
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That is really going to depend on the rest of your rig's specs. What are you running now? I.e. CPU, ram, os....