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I UPGRADED MY DELL DIMENSION C521 DESKTOP PROCESSOR TO AMD ATHLON X2 2.9GHZ 2.0MB CACHE SOCKET AM3.WHEN I BOOT UP THE SYSTEM I OBSERVE A SOLID AMBER POWER LIGHT AND IT DOES NOT PASS THE DELL BIOS SCREEN AT BOOT-UP. I DON'T KNOW IF THE MOTHERBOARD SUPPORTS THIS CPU. THE MANUAL FOR MY SYSTEM TELLS ME THE MAX UPGRADE I AM ATHLONX2
is it freezing on the bios post screen? and did you try replacing the old cpu to see if the system still works? what was your old cpuis it freezing on the bios post screen? and did you try replacing the old cpu to see if the system still works? what was your old cpu
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your model 1630 is listed as with AMD Phenom ii processor and DDR3 memory on asus web site. if thats true (you typed its Athlon?) then it should be AM3 socket.
Your socket is AM2. You can put any AMD processor that has AM2. If the processor is AM3 just upgrade the bios of your motherboard and it should work.
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The main thing is before you go swapping cpu there are some things to consider. 1. the new processor may draw more power than your current power supply can push out. 2. it will probably generate a lot more heat...both are bad..
But if you insist you can get away with an Athlon 64 X2 5600 or 6000+ cpu be careful though because some have different voltages which may not work with your board.
Your existing CPU will not work with that motherboard. The AM2+/AM2 processor slot is for AMD processors only. For this motherboard, you will need one of the following processors: Phenom FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2
is it freezing on the bios post screen? and did you try replacing the old cpu to see if the system still works? what was your old cpu
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