Will a core i7 processor work for my Dell?

James-007

James-007

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My Dell Dimension 5100 is going to be upgraded soon, and I am wondering if it will support a Core i7 processor. Will it take a lot of money to make it work, or is it cheaper to buy a PC with a core i7 factory installed?
 
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Jaden

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No, it won't work. The core i7 has a new socket, which means that you will need to buy a new motherboard and it needs ddr3 ram now, so you would have to upgrade that too. At that point, it would just be better to buy a new computer. Hope this helps!!!
 
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Dark

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nope, the new core i7 needs LAG scocket 1366 which is completely knew, so u have to get a new mobo
 
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Yangggdf Dfsdf

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no, core i7 uses a socket 1377, unless that computer was a high-end gamming computer it is not likely it has one. They are too new to be on the main-stream market.here are some motherboards that support socket 1377http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?CatId=4068&name=LGA-1366-Socket-B-Motherboard&
 
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