trace Posted January 19, 2005 Posted January 19, 2005 i am saving up for a new comp, but until then, is there a way i can flash my bios so i can OC my cpu? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted January 19, 2005 Posted January 19, 2005 Simple, no even if u did bios update I highly extremly doubt you would then be able to OC. they don't want u to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ks752 Posted January 19, 2005 Posted January 19, 2005 You would have to find a non-Dell bios for a Dell board....which I don't think even exist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobalt Posted January 20, 2005 Posted January 20, 2005 In a few letters D.A.F.U meaning Dells Are For Users and you might want to write "what" in front of tose letters That would explain the wall you just hit <_< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trace Posted January 20, 2005 Posted January 20, 2005 heh okay, i am getting a new comp but i was just wondering if in the meantime i could do this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
napmaster383 Posted January 20, 2005 Posted January 20, 2005 Dell does not make their own mobos. They are just like us. Use 3rd party manufacturer parts, but in this case DELL probably uses El Cheapo, sweatshop made, already previously used parts in order to make a brand "NEW" Dell PC to save on costs. Have you tried using SiSoft Sandra to see what mobo you have? It should say who manufactured it. If it does you can go from there and get a BIOS for it. If it just says "DELL motherboard" then I guess you'll have to go to the Dell website to get one or call Dell customer service to see if one is available. It's good that your saving to build yourself a new pc. It's much cheaper and very rewarding knowing that you successfully built it yourself like I have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trace Posted January 20, 2005 Posted January 20, 2005 exactly...my PC now is no sluch...but the one i am saving for will rock...i am hoping to get some good OCs on it: A64 3200+ winchester 1gb G.skill LE 6600GT 2x36gb raptors in raid-o MSI nForce4 ultra mobo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire-Medic Posted January 21, 2005 Posted January 21, 2005 Dell does not make their own mobos. They are just like us. Use 3rd party manufacturer parts, but in this case DELL probably uses El Cheapo, sweatshop made, already previously used parts in order to make a brand "NEW" Dell PC to save on costs. Have you tried using SiSoft Sandra to see what mobo you have? It should say who manufactured it. If it does you can go from there and get a BIOS for it. If it just says "DELL motherboard" then I guess you'll have to go to the Dell website to get one or call Dell customer service to see if one is available.It's good that your saving to build yourself a new pc. It's much cheaper and very rewarding knowing that you successfully built it yourself like I have. 400085[/snapback] First off, no company can make a motherboard in a sweatshop. It just doesn't happen that way. Dell for the most part uses an Intel board, and as far as I know, they are new. Dell sells their refurbed or used parts as REFURBED OR USED. Do this, open mouth and insert your foot. One of my primary rigs is a Dell, it's a great PC, spite the fact that it has onboard video and not an AGP riser. I had no trouble figuring out what my Dimension 2400 had for a board, but Intel does not support it at all on their website. It's a private "OEM Only" board I would assume, and I have yet to even find a BIOS for mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFATB Posted January 22, 2005 Posted January 22, 2005 It is possible with some Hp boards, I had an Asus Azn8x-la board which was just an A7n8x-m based board with firewire, lost the firewire, but it was hella worth it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruisu Posted January 23, 2005 Posted January 23, 2005 Dell for the most part uses an Intel board, and as far as I know, they are new.400147[/snapback] I can attest to this... and Intel boards are impossible to OC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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