I was wondering if I can put a dual core processor in my Dell 4600 motherboard? At the moment its a Intel Pentium 4 3.06Ghz. Logically it probably won't as I bought this computer 5 years ago! But I was wondering if there was a way of putting a dual core processor via minor alterations? No I'm not planning on building my own computer, even though that would be the better option. I will be very grateful for your advice and help. Thank you
It's highly unlikely with that board, it's too old, even if it did support dual cores, it'd be the hot, slow, old Pentium Ds, hardly a worthwhile investment. The only way to get a new CPU in there would mean a new board, and given that its a dell, that also means new PSU, and realistically a new case as well. You'll have to consider a proper upgrade soon.
Yea,it will require a new m-ATX socket775 motherboard.Here is a Dimension 3000 (same style case as the 4600)i built with an Intel motherboard.
Technical Specifications link http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim4600/en/4600i/sm/specs.htm#1119251 if correct then that board is a socket 478 so can't use a dual core in it as that is for socket 775 boards & new ones at that.
