Upgrade old pc

[Hawxies]

Hi i have this motherboard GA-946GMX-S2 and currently using intel core2 duo E4500 OC@2.90ghz.I want to upgrade my cpu to Intel core 2 Quad 9550.Does my motherboard support it?thank you!

 

[Hawxies]

also recommend me a decent cooler ,since i want to OC it in case it fits my mobo!ty

 

[dumb_man]

How old is your motherboard?

 

[Hawxies]

How old is your motherboard?

7 years old ! it is this one GA-946GMX-S2!

 

[bicycle_repair_man]

That motherboard will support a Q9550, but it's definitely not suitable for overclocking.

http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=2550