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July 23rd, 2023 18:00
Inspiron One 19 (2010), question about CPU upgrade, other issues
Inspiron One 19
Hey guys. My friend has had this computer for 14 years basically and it still looks in pristine condition, but obviously the internet has grown up around it. I'm wondering what CPU upgrades it will support, what the maximum amount of memory is, and whether it uses SATA or IDE for its hard drive connector, as I'd like to upgrade the original (and dying) hard drive with a newer, much faster one.
The computer also has no sound (though this could be a driver issue or setting issue, won't know for sure until I physically have the system to inspect. She wants to keep it but wants it for basic work use and light internet/video browsing. Any information that can be provided would be greatly appreciated. The computer has sentimental value to her (her grandma bought it for her before passing away) and she's very partial to it, so if I can help extend the life of the system, I'm going to do everything in my power to do so.
Thanks for taking the time to read this post and any potential feedback (and please, no "it's too old" comments"). I know the age of the machine, I know it can't be a super computer, but if it can be used for the aforementioned purposes, that will be more than enough. Thanks again!
Chino de Oro
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July 23rd, 2023 19:00
The Inspiron One has socket LGA775 and will work with something like Pentium dual core E5300.
For the sound issue, reinstall the chipset driver first, then installing the sound driver Conexant CX20582 AUDIO, v.4.95.20.50, A00
NXS2KForever
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July 23rd, 2023 20:00
I've read that, depending on the board, it can handle anything LGA775 that had an FSB of 800 to 1066 and one guy said his model ran the "G41 ICH7 chipset with FSB = 1333MHz supported" so long as the cpu 65w. This includes the quad cores. I need something with enough cache (I've read on here on an older thread that the Core 2 Quad Q9550s has 12mb of cache and runs at 65) and running at a clock speed of 2.8Ghz. I am not sure what board this one I will be upgrading has, but I will find out for sure once I get the system. Apparently, that same model came with potentially 3 boards for different CPUs.
Chino de Oro
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July 23rd, 2023 23:00
The Core 2 Quad CPU requires big heatsink for 95w.
The machine is a laptop like with 65w - 75w heatsink.
The upgrade that yields noticeable performance is solid state drive.
NXS2KForever
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July 24th, 2023 02:00
Right.... but as I said apparently there are 3 different boards for that model, one guy says he was running a Q9550s which is 65w, and there are around 5-7 different quad-cores of varying cache amounts that run at 65w, some at 800Mhz, some at 1066Mhz, and some at 1333Mhz. I don't need 12mb of cache, but 6mb running at 2.7 or higher with an FSB of 800 or 1066mhz would be a lot better than the cpu currently installed. I do agree with you about the SSD though, which is why I asked if the hard drive interface was SATA or IDE.
Chino de Oro
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July 24th, 2023 03:00
Users have been surpassing the tested and validated specifications. It's not surprise to see a 95w was attempted. Just to make aware of the laptop like heatsink and lacking of voltage regulator on the system.
About hard drive upgrade, you can use any SATA interface solid state and connecting via a 3.5" to 2.5" adapter.
NXS2KForever
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July 24th, 2023 20:00
Yeah, given the sentimentality of the system, I'm not going to attempt to use anything that will damage the system. I guess I'll wait, determine which board it has, and then go from there. Thanks for the replies and feedback in the meantime!
NXS2KForever
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July 27th, 2023 19:00
Hey again. Would you mind sharing a little more information about the 3.5" to 2.5" adapter? I've found several and I'm confused as to which I need to get.
Chino de Oro
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July 27th, 2023 21:00
No trouble at all. You just need a caddy similar like this one
NXS2KForever
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July 27th, 2023 21:00
Ooh! I see. I was asking was the system so old that it came with traditional IDE hard drives (in a time before SSDs were mainstream) and needed something like this.
Chino de Oro
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July 28th, 2023 22:00
The Inspiron One 19 uses SATA connection for both HDD and ODD (see the tech specs in manual)
Beside upgrading to a SATA solid state drive, you may want check system performance. If you find any issue, check the drivers or firmware to see if any of them needing an update. Here are drivers and firmware for that system.
To work on the machine, use the service manual for reference. You may find the system technical specifications at the end of the manual.