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change processor?

idata — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:09:38 GMT

Hi i have a intel quaid Q8400 processor in my pc and would like to find out if i can change it to an i7 extream? if so what would i need to do and i would i go about changing processors?

thanks mikey

Re: change processor?

Adolfo_S_Intel2 — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:26:35 GMT

Intel Core i7 processors are based on a different socket type than the Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processors, so the i7 will not fit on a socket for a Q8400.

In other words, you need a new motherboard in order to install an Intel Core i7 processor.

Re: change processor?

idata — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 22:38:14 GMT

thank you very much since i read your reply i had another look intel do a i7 quad duo processor and was wondering the same thing? but if not i will get another mother board and i7 processor of my choice and fit it.

thanks again

mikey

Re: change processor?

RGiff — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:06:57 GMT

If you want to upgrade get a Q9650>.??