Can I replace my Pentium 4 CPU with this Core 2 Duo?

[omar.b.ismail]

Hello,

I have an old HP PC which has Pentium 4 630 ht (1 core, 2 threads) 64-bit. It has PLGA755 socket.
Can I replace the CPU with Core 2 Duo E8500? which has LGA755 socket.

This is the CPU I want to buy:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/INTEL-Core-2-Duo-E8500-CPU-Processor-3-1Ghz-6M-1333GHz-Socket-775/32720612535.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.1.19d91df7aGapPU&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_1_10065_10068_319_10059_10884_317_10887_10696_100031_321_322_10084_453_10083_454_10103_10618_10307_538_537_536,searchweb201603_51,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=c39f393d-b17c-4fc0-b271-d15dd436da0b-3&algo_pvid=c39f393d-b17c-4fc0-b271-d15dd436da0b

These are photos of my motherboard:
https://imgur.com/wl98nZ3
https://imgur.com/bPwVeZc
https://imgur.com/zQtCd9I

 

[atomicWAR]

Socket 775 had a long life but older versions of the socket are not compatible with newer 775 socket CPUs. It made upgrading really difficult plus your using a HP branded PC which limits the CPU support even more. I can't say for certain but the likely hood of the E8500 working in your board is very bad.

 

[The Paladin]

I will agree with atomic war on this.. unlikely, but could you more precisely tell use the model number on the label of your HP desktop pc ?

 

[SkyNetRising]

That is HP Compaq dc5100 Microtower PC. Chipset Intel 915GV Express.

Here is cpu support list for similar intel motherboard with 915GV chipset.
It doesn't support any Core 2 cpu.
https://www.intel.com/content/www/u...000005692/boards-and-kits/desktop-boards.html

 

[omar.b.ismail]

These are the specs:

https://ibb.co/zGzsFxN
https://ibb.co/DC3NVXh
https://ibb.co/R7XLVRd

 

[SkyNetRising]

That pc is like 13-14 years old. Time to put it to rest.

 

[omar.b.ismail]

That pc is like 13-14 years old. Time to put it to rest.

Haha no its still working.

I saw the list you provided above for the cpu's that the motherboard support. Is there any chance that I can replace it with pentium D 945?

 

[USAFRet]

That pc is like 13-14 years old. Time to put it to rest.

Haha no its still working.

I saw the list you provided above for the cpu's that the motherboard support. Is there any chance that I can replace it with pentium D 945?

"working", as in it still powers up....yes.
"working", as in does it meets your current performance needs...no.

Any CPU change you could make to that wouldn't be worth the 15 minutes it takes to make an online order.
It has exceeded its usable lifespan. Let it go.