CPU Socket

I am looking to buy a new cpu for my computer, is pretty outdated (intel Celeron 2.4Ghz. Is there away to find the socket without opening up the computer? Its a dell dimension 2400. Also do I have to buy all my stuff from dell in order for it to work in my pc or can i get anything?

 

the older celerons are socket 478. Im not sure if Dell motherboards allow upgrades but if you find your motherboard model (Everest Home) then you can post it here and we'll find out if you can upgrade.

 

Field Value
Motherboard Properties
Motherboard ID <DMI>
Motherboard Name Dell Dimension 2400

Front Side Bus Properties
Real Clock 100 MHz (QDR)
Bandwidth 3200 MB/s
Effective Clock 400 MHz
Bus Width 64-bit
Bus Type Intel GTL+

Memory Bus Properties
Bandwidth [ TRIAL VERSION ] MB/s
Real Clock 133 MHz (DDR)
Effective Clock 267 MHz
DRAM:FSB Ratio 4:3
Bus Width 64-bit
Bus Type DDR SDRAM

Chipset Bus Properties
Bandwidth 267 MB/s
Effective Clock 267 MHz
Real Clock 67 MHz (QDR)
Bus Width 8-bit
Bus Type Intel Hub Interface

Motherboard Manufacturer
Company Name Dell Computer Corporation
BIOS Download http://support.dell.com
Product Information http://www.dell.com

 

Anyways, it is 478, now I am gonna get a new motherboard, but can I use the dell memory in another pc?, or do I have to start from scratch.

 

Dell usually has very compatable memory but, be sure the new board will take the same memory, thats pretty slow memory for todays boards. There are some awful good deals going on now, by the time you buy a board/cpu/memory/ more than likely a new case, you might as well buy a pre-built and get it over with. ed

 

most motherboards wont fit in a Dell case. The best you can get for a 478 is (i think) a 3.2ghz p4.

 

I have an 8300. Dell told me I needed a specific chip to upgrade. Of course they couldn't find the chip when I called to order it. It was a T 3034. Same 478 pins. I still would like a 3.6 chip.