Q: so, i have an amd 64 3200+ processor, in a dell dimension e521 desktop. i was wondering how high i could upgrade? also, what i should be searching for when i look for processors. i'm pretty computer literate, it's just that i've never upgraded a processor before. i've swapped them, just never changed them.
A: I wouldn't try to swap processors in a Dell. They are very sensitive to the hardware that came with the package and I am not even sure if they make bios updates for their motherboards to accommodate newer processors. Start looking at newegg.com for parts to make yourself a new system. A really good system can be made up for less than you think...