Installing an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.20ghz CPU in a Dell Dimension 4700 (What do I need?)

ztrain727 · 12-25-2007, 08:23 PM

Hi everyone and merry Christmas/ happy holidays!

I just purchased an intel core 2 duo 2.20ghz processor for my old dell dimension 4700. I know a good deal about computers but not much about hardware and very little about processor installation.

I ordered the the chip only - no heatsink or any other accessories. So the chip came alone in a small package without the normal big intel package. Looks just like this (bottom one). (Picture embedding wont work... Is this an HTML page??)
http://techreport.com/r.x/e6300-vs-sff/cpus2.jpg

My Dell Dimension 4700 from 2004 still has the stock CPU (Intel Pentium 4 2.8ghz I believe) with th stock hatsnink (pictured below).
http://www.blueskyave.com/catalog/W5457.jpg
With a passive heatsink on top of the actual processor kind of like this:
http://www.ewiz.com/newg/C/A/-/CA-SN...CA-SNK-P18.GIF

I need to know what I need to buy to install and ensure the functionality of my new processor. I would be devastated if I installed it wrong and it exploded on me...

So: 1) Should a Pentium 4 2.8 ghz cpu have the same socket as a Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 ghz cpu? Basically, will I need a new motherboard (I'll find out soon enough when I try to install it I guess...)?

2) Most importantly... Will the stock heatsink for my Pentium 4 adequately cool my new core 2 duo processor or should I buy a new one? I really don't want to burn up this new processor.

3) Is there anything else I'll need to ensure the functionality of my new processor or anything that will improve its performance?

Thank you so much for any help! I hope this hasn't been answered 5 times, but I DID search the forum and google...

SirKenin · 12-25-2007, 10:25 PM

It won't work, period. It's the wrong socket. You'll have to replace the motherboard and everything.

Iluvpenguins · 12-25-2007, 10:27 PM

If the computer is from 04...then you definitely need a new motherboard, its best to use a new heatsink with the core 2...especially an aftermarket one as you'll want to overclock it. And since you're getting a new motherboard and your 2004 computer is probably not running on DDR2 memory...you'll need new ram.

Enjoy building a pretty much brand new computer.

12-25-2007, 08:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
ztrain727 Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the US & A Age: 17 Posts: 75	Installing an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.20ghz CPU in a Dell Dimension 4700 (What do I need?) Hi everyone and merry Christmas/ happy holidays! I just purchased an intel core 2 duo 2.20ghz processor for my old dell dimension 4700. I know a good deal about computers but not much about hardware and very little about processor installation. I ordered the the chip only - no heatsink or any other accessories. So the chip came alone in a small package without the normal big intel package. Looks just like this (bottom one). (Picture embedding wont work... Is this an HTML page??) http://techreport.com/r.x/e6300-vs-sff/cpus2.jpg My Dell Dimension 4700 from 2004 still has the stock CPU (Intel Pentium 4 2.8ghz I believe) with th stock hatsnink (pictured below). http://www.blueskyave.com/catalog/W5457.jpg With a passive heatsink on top of the actual processor kind of like this: http://www.ewiz.com/newg/C/A/-/CA-SN...CA-SNK-P18.GIF I need to know what I need to buy to install and ensure the functionality of my new processor. I would be devastated if I installed it wrong and it exploded on me... So: 1) Should a Pentium 4 2.8 ghz cpu have the same socket as a Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 ghz cpu? Basically, will I need a new motherboard (I'll find out soon enough when I try to install it I guess...)? 2) Most importantly... Will the stock heatsink for my Pentium 4 adequately cool my new core 2 duo processor or should I buy a new one? I really don't want to burn up this new processor. 3) Is there anything else I'll need to ensure the functionality of my new processor or anything that will improve its performance? Thank you so much for any help! I hope this hasn't been answered 5 times, but I DID search the forum and google... Last edited by ztrain727; 12-25-2007 at 09:05 PM.

12-25-2007, 10:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Iluvpenguins Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kitchener Ontario Posts: 1,249	If the computer is from 04...then you definitely need a new motherboard, its best to use a new heatsink with the core 2...especially an aftermarket one as you'll want to overclock it. And since you're getting a new motherboard and your 2004 computer is probably not running on DDR2 memory...you'll need new ram. Enjoy building a pretty much brand new computer. __________________ My computer: Intel Core2Duo E6550 @ 3.01ghz Gigabyte P31-DS3L Patriot 2x1GB DDR2-800->Currently 860mhz EVGA GeForce 8800GTX Antec 500W w/32A on 12v rail WD 80GB HDD,WD 500GB HDD

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12-25-2007, 10:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
SirKenin banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,711	It won't work, period. It's the wrong socket. You'll have to replace the motherboard and everything.