Intel Core 2 Quad 3 GHz in a Dell OptiPlex 780

[jessekp1010]

I would like to upgrade my existing machine, for light to medium gaming and video editing. I have my plan in place, except for the Processor. I was wondering:
1. Could I use this Processor in my OptiPlex 780?
2. Would I have to get a different heat sink?
3. Would this change my ability to add 8 or 16 GB RAM in my machine?

Thank you in advance.

 

[clutchc]

Which C2Q 3GHz CPU are you referring to, the Q9650?
And which Optiplex 780 do you have, Mini Tower, Desktop, SFF, or USFF?

 

[jessekp1010]

Which C2Q 3GHz CPU are you referring to, the Q9650?
And which Optiplex 780 do you have, Mini Tower, Desktop, SFF, or USFF?

Yes, the Q9650. I have the SFF Model.

 

[Wolfshadw]

Per the Tech Guide Book, the Optiplex 780 Small Form Factor (SFF) will accept the Intel Core2Quad Q9650.
Not sure if the Optiplex 780s with the C2Q 9xxx series processors came with a different cooler than any other, so I can't say if the original cooler will be sufficient.
It will not change the amount of RAM you can have installed (max 4x2GB or 8GB total).

Note: 32-bit operating systems can address only a maximum of 4GB address space, regardless of how much RAM you have installed.

-Wolf sends