Question CPU upgrade from a core2Duo to a QUAD Core

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Wishbone1

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I bought a Msi 7513 775 motherboard at a boot fair for £5. I took the Heatsink fan off to see what CPU it had in it and found out it was an E8600 so I want to upgrade it to a Q6600 or Q9400 or Q9500. I understand I will have to get a different Heatsink Fan can anyone tell me the number of the one I need? I have asked on eBay but no one seems to give a definitive answer.
 

Wishbone1

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yeah, some stores in Aliexpress don't send to some parts of the world. You can search for the item on Ebay if you really need it.

cannot comment on the E5700, I never had a rig like that. I started from an e8400, which was later upgraded to a Q9500. The upgrade went without problems.
Whats the better cpu Q9450 or q9500 not much on you tube about the Q9500