Question Highest processor my motherboard can support?

[computer85297]

I have an optiplex 360 and in games my cpu is maxing out at 100%. My cpu is a core 2 duo E8500 and my motherboard is a dell 0t656f. Does anyone know the highest cpu my mobo can support and if it can support quad core processors?

 

[clutchc]

Unfortunately, you are about at the top of the 'food chain' for CPUs on that PC. Dual cores was all it was designed for. The E8600 being the top dog. I doubt a quad core would be recognized w/o a BIOS update, and Dell likely never updated the BIOS to recognize quads.
Dell Optiplex 360 Manual

 

[computer85297]

k thanks

 

[robert600]

Thinking of quad core. It seems either the Q6600 or the XeonE5450 will work. The Xeon is a bit of a fiddle to fit but it's thermal properties are much closer to your current processor. The Q6600 would probably require a better cooling system. Here's a link to the Xeon mod:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9O2BliWtRc

 

[computer85297]

K I think I will try a q9500. I found one on eBay for a good price. I was also thinking about getting a new motherboard, maybe an Optiplex 755 motherboard

 

[boju]

You'll be looking at an lga 775 socket motherboard for the q9500.

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Consider an x38 chipset lga 775 mobo if you can find one.

 

[computer85297]

I have a g31 chipset lga 775 motherboard. It came with a dell optiplex 360 that I have been upgrading

 

[littleleo]

I have an optiplex 360 and in games my cpu is maxing out at 100%. My cpu is a core 2 duo E8500 and my motherboard is a dell 0t656f. Does anyone know the highest cpu my mobo can support and if it can support quad core processors?

You've about ridden that horse about as far as it can take you. I know it is hard to say good bye to an old friend but the time has come to put that fella out to pasture. And time to save up your green stamps for a new rig, something from the more current generation like a Coffee Lake or Ryzen.