[SOLVED] Is my system compatible with this CPU

[Burner1061]

I currently have a Core 2 Duo E6600 LGA 775 in my Gateway E-4610D. I'm interested in upgrading it to a Core 2 Quad Q9400. Other than just the socket, is there anything else I need to check before the purchase? I'm happy to give more info about my system. Thank you in advance.

Edit: Do you know if I will be able to overclock it? Currently, I cant overclock the E6600

 

[Gmoney06ss]

Check the motherboard cpu support to see if the quad is supported by the board.

 

[popatim]

nope
http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-Intel_(chipsets)/Q965_Express.html

 

[Burner1061]

nope
http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-Intel_(chipsets)/Q965_Express.html

Out of those what do you think my best choice would be? Also thank you for that site.

 

[popatim]

Q6600. Its really good cpu and overclocks well also.

 

[Burner1061]

Ho

Q6600. Its really good cpu and overclocks well also.

How big of a difference would it be from the E6600? It's just adding 2 threads.

 

[Burner1061]

Q6600. Its really good cpu and overclocks well also.

There were two model numbers. Which one is better? Thanks for the knowledge I'm new and learning.
https://www.amazon.com/Intel-CORE-PROCESSOR-Q6000-BX80562Q6600/dp/B000MM37JW

https://www.amazon.com/HH80562PH0568M-Intel-Kentsfield-Processor-1066MHz/dp/B00JJ4WZLA

 

[popatim]

One is the number of the retail/boxed edition and the other one is the OEM/Tray version (no box or cooler, just the CPU)

I would check ebay for one as well.