hp compaq dc5800 elite CPU upgrade ?

[Crazy Tubex]

So I have hp compaq 5800dc elite with core 2 duo e8500 3.16ghz 4gb ram radeon 7750 , can I upgrade the core 2 duo for core 2 quad q8200 ? chip set is Intel Q33 Express

 

[BadAsAl]

Yes that can take a Core 2 quad: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01362761.pdf
Why not get a Q8400?

 

[Crazy Tubex]

Because , Im planing to use old q8200 from old pc that has dead mobo

 

[BadAsAl]

Ah gotcha. Then you should be good to go!

 

[Crazy Tubex]

Can I use q9550 on q33 chipset I ran acros one for 15 dollars its shame to pass ?

 

[BadAsAl]

It should work as it is a Core2 Quad.