Can I upgrade CPU to an Intel Core2 Quad processor on the HP Compaq dc5000 Small Form Factor PC Desktop?

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HP Compaq dc5000 Small Form Factor PC

1) Motherboards are rated by size, and shape, by a Form Factor.

Common Form Factor for motherboards is ATX.
ATX form factor is 12 Inches by 9.6 Inches, or 305mm by 244mm.
(9.6 Inches is about 9 and 9/16ths Inches. -> .625 is 9/16ths of an Inch)

Next in line for common motherboard Form Factors, is the Micro-ATX form factor. 9.6 Inches by 9.6 Inches. (244mm by 244mm)

Using these variables, the next factor that needs to be checked, is if the motherboard has a Socket T processor socket.
Also known as the LGA 775 processor(CPU) socket.

Now you need to find a motherboard, that has a motherboard chipset, that will support the Intel Core2 Quad Q6700.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motherboard_form_factor

The following is a list of Intel motherboard chipsets, that support an Intel Core2 Quad Q6700,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intel_chipsets#Core_2_chipsets

Start with the Intel 975X chipset. Scroll down through the various chipsets, and see which ones support Intel Quad Core processors (CPU's)

The following is a list of Nvidia chipsets, that support the Intel Core2 Quad Q6700,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Nvidia_chipsets#For_Intel_processors_3

Start with the 700 series, go to the 900 series.

The following is a list of ATI chipsets, that support the Intel Core2 Quad Q6700,

I wouldn't use a motherboard with a VIA chipset. Just my personal opinion.

You also need to find a motherboard, that will use the current Ram Memory you have. Unless you wish to move up to DDR3 Sdram ram memory, and are not currently using it now.

One example,

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1853614&CatId=4658

Using DDR2 Sdram ram memory? Then this is one example,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157337

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Regards,
joecoolvette

Can I upgrade CPU to an Intel Core2 dual processor on the HP Compaq dc5000 Small Form Factor PC Desktop?

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click on HP DC5000 drivers

Hi,

Please get DG41/CN/TX motherboards it the best. this is due to fact that it carries a better graphic resolution card, lates technology DDR3 SD RAM ram, etc.

Intel DG41CN Motherboard

Form Factor: Micro ATX

Compatibility: PC

Chipset: Intel G41 Express

Compatible Processors: Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium, Intel Core2 Duo, Intel Core2 Quad

Video Interface: PCI Express x16

Storage Controller Type(s): Serial ATA II x 4

Intel DG41TX Motherboard

• Form Factor: Micro ATX
• Compatibility: PC
• Chipset: Intel G41 Express
• Compatible Processors: Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium, Intel Xeon, Intel Core2 Duo, Intel Core2 Quad
• Front Side Bus Speed: 1333 MHz
• Video Interface: PCI Express

Regards,

Pourmoi

If you're currently running Vista there should not be a problem running Windows 7. You can download the Windows 7 upgrade adviser from Microsoft to scan your PC for compatability click here to download it. Cheers from Scott and plz vote.

There aren't any, your pc is too old and it can't handle 7 properly so HP didn't bother to issue a driver for it.

check power supply first if ok then green light blinking check ic fw82801

can I upgrade to intel core2 quad in a hp compaq dc5700 small form factor

HP Compaq Business Desktop dc5000 series ... All dc5000's come with: Intel 865GV chipset ... Integrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet for HP try this link for the driver you require

http://www.general-search.com/download/controleur-ethernet-hp-compaq-dc5000-sff