Dell 540s CPU Upgrade

[gudgeonator]

I have a Dell Studio 540s Slim desktop PC with a Q8200 2.33ghz CPU & was wondering if I could upgrade the CPU without changing the motherboard or power supply. My power supply is 300w & I have seen in other forums that a Q9650 3.00ghz is the best CPU that will work with my current motherboard & power supply. I called Dell but they told me that they don't recommend using any CPU other than the Q8200 because it may damage my computer. Can anyone give me some advise as to whether the Q9650, Q9550 or Q9400 will work fine in my PC without any issues? Thanks!

 

[CallPain]

You can choose any processor socket 775. I would recommend you the Core 2 Quad Q9300. If you want a more or less decent performance. But better you should consider changing your pc, which costs the mic just mentioned you can buy one that triple in power, like the AMD A10 5600k, but that would imply, the new board, micro, ram, video and power supply

PS: If you can go for the Q9650, do it, but the ideal would be a general change

 

[gudgeonator]

You can choose any processor socket 775. I would recommend you the Core 2 Quad Q9300. If you want a more or less decent performance. But better you should consider changing your pc, which costs the mic just mentioned you can buy one that triple in power, like the AMD A10 5600k, but that would imply, the new board, micro, ram, video and power supply

PS: If you can go for the Q9650, do it, but the ideal would be a general change

So if I install any of these 775 socket CPU's do I have to make any changes to the bios? Do I just pop in the new CPU & I'm ready to go? Any of those CPU's will work fine with my PC with no problems? Thanks for your response!