Need help with upgrading my cpu

[phishpond]

Ok hope you guys can help.
I want to put in the best cpu that my mobo can take but I have no idea what one it is. I have a intel celeron d 2.53 in here now
Can someone please tell which one will work for me thank you or tell what specs i need to look for when picking out a new cpu


Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
OS Service Pack Service Pack 3
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)


Motherboard
CPU Type Intel Celeron D 325, 2533 MHz (19 x 133)
Motherboard Name Dell Dell DE051
Motherboard Chipset Intel Morgan Hill i865GV
System Memory 1280 MB (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)
BIOS Type Phoenix (08/15/05)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)

 

[jasonwow]

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=P43200E478&cat=CPU
then all you need is your old heatsink

 

[jevery]

Be sure to update your BIOS to the latest version before the switch.

 

[phishpond]

The latest one of?

 

[2048Megabytes]

If you don't know what a BIOS update is you may do harm to your system attempting to upgrade the processor. Upgrading a processor involves a little more than just popping a computer chip into a motherboard.

Take a look at this instructional video on how to upgrade the processor on a motherboard:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6NbPMQgwPM&feature=related

 

[phishpond]

I updated the bios already. Is there anything else I need to know.
I'm new to this stuff any help will be appreciated.

 

[phishpond]

I also got the the thermal paste and ordered a new heatsink and fan.
Made sure the power supply will be enough.

 

[2048Megabytes]

Your current power supply should be good enough. One thing they don't tell you in that video I gave you is to run your computer about 5 minutes before attempting to remove the heatsink from the motherboard. This will soften the thermal paste and make it easier to remove it.

Hopefully your motherboard will work with the new processor. Original Equipment Manufacturer motherboards are known to not be good quality for processor upgrades.