Question Can i use my Intel core 2 duo (e7500) cooler on a intel core 2 quad (q8400)?

[rom47394]

i bought a intel core 2 quad q8400 to upgrade from my intel core 2 duo e7500, i heard online that the cooler that i have on my core 2 duo will work on the core 2 quad, but im not completely sure

 

[lvt]

i bought a intel core 2 quad q8400 to upgrade from my intel core 2 duo e7500, i heard online that the cooler that i have on my core 2 duo will work on the core 2 quad, but im not completely sure

It's OK for testing when you built your computer (for example to make sure that everything works), but after that you must buy the proper cooler for the Q8400 because the Q8400 has higher TDP than the e7500 (95W vs 65W).

 

[lvt]

BTW, what is your motherboard?

If your motherboard allows better CPU, you should use something better than the Q8400.

 

[rom47394]

BTW, what is your motherboard?

If your motherboard allows better CPU, you should use something better than the Q8400.

it is an STI 005492

 

[lvt]

it is an STI 005492

You should check again,it doesn't seem that your motherboard is compatible with a Quad CPU.

Do you mean the E8400 (not Q8400 as you mentioned)?

 

[rom47394]

You should check again,it doesn't seem that your motherboard is compatible with a Quad CPU.

Do you mean the E8400 (not Q8400 as you mentioned)?

it is an q8400, so it isnt compatible? the motherboard has a lga 775 slot and the p35/g33/g31 chipset

 

[lvt]

it is an q8400, so it isnt compatible? the motherboard has a lga 775 slot and the p35/g33/g31 chipset

The chipset is one thing, the Bios must support the CPU as well.

You can try if you have the CPU to see if it works, make sure you have the latest Bios version.

 

[rom47394]

The chipset is one thing, the Bios must support the CPU as well.

You can try if you have the CPU to see if it works, make sure you have the latest Bios version.

i don't know where i can update the bios on it

 

[alexbirdie]

Seems to be a toshiba-MB. I googled, but i only found Portuguese ( or is it Spain) entries.
Nothing about BIOS.

Sorry.

 

[Tac 25]

it is an STI 005492

I have a bit of good news. Found a record at CPU-Z validator of an STI 005492 using a Q8400.

https://valid.x86.fr/nbklqh

check if your board has the bios IPM31 0100 (05/11/2009)
if your mobo has that, or anything newer than that - then there's a good chance your Q8400 will work.

 

[rom47394]

I have a bit of good news. Found a record at CPU-Z validator of an STI 005492 using a Q8400.

https://valid.x86.fr/nbklqh

check if your board has the bios IPM31 0100 (05/11/2009)
if your mobo has that, or anything newer than that - then there's a good chance your Q8400 will work.

omg thanks, my bios version is exactly that, thanks!

 

[Tac 25]

you're welcome. Goodluck in installing your new cpu.