Will PC Support Intel Core 2 E8500 Processor?

[Anonymous Dude]

I Want To Know Will My PC Support The Following Processor:
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E8500 (6M Cache, 3.16 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)

I Currently Have A PC With The Following Specifications:
Processor: Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E7200 (3M Cache, 2.53 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
Ram: 2 GB DDR2
PSU: 400 WATT
Graphics Card: Nvidia Geforce GT 710 2GB DDR3
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Bit

Will My PC Support The Processor?
Also I Want To Upgrade The Ram To 4GB Will it Support It And Should I Convert To A 64Bit OS To Make The Ram Function Smoothly

 

[Obakasama]

Both of the mentioned processors use LGA 775. So I would assume the E8500 is physically compatible with your PC.

However, you make no mention of what your motherboard is. There's a possibility you may need to upgrade the BIOS for it work. You may have a pre-built PC with a locked BIOS (forbidding hardware change). As it is, I can't tell.

Amount of RAM depends on your motherboard and the OS. For you, currently the limit is 4GB. 64-bit Windows 7 has a variable limit depending on the specific edition you install (ranging from, apparently, 2GB to 192GB).

Unsure of what you mean about the RAM functioning smoothly. I'm thinking either faulty RAM or, more likely, you could benefit from additional RAM.

 

[Anonymous Dude]

And Will The Same PC Support Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q9650 12 MB Cache 3.00 GHz 1333 MHz FSB?
If Yes Then Which One Is Better Of The 2 Processors ?

 

[Nine Layer Nige]

you need to specify what your motherboard make and model is.
If a bios update is needed, do it before you swap chips.

 

[Anonymous Dude]

Sir I Don't Know What My Motherboard Model Is That's The Problem...
What I See Written On It Is Intel Desktop Board

 

[Nine Layer Nige]

Ok, without the model no (which should be printed on the board in very small text), we dont know if it will be compatible. As the other poster said, it is an LGA775 so physically, it will fit in the cpu slot. Until you hit the On button, its a gamble. Out of the two processors listed, the Q series is better as its a core 2 Quad

 

[DSzymborski]

Run CPU-Z and let us know what the motherboard says. Otherwise, it's a bit like asking if a part will work on your car with us only knowing the car is American.

 

[Anonymous Dude]

Yes Sir Will Run CPU-Z And Let You Know
Thanks For Waiting

 

[Anonymous Dude]

Motherboard Details Are As Follows For The Above Given PC:

Manufacturer: Intel Corporation

Model: DG31PR (AAE39516-300)

Chipset: Intel P35/G33/G31

BIOS Details:

Brand: Intel Corporation

Version: PRG3110H.86A.0047.2008.0227.1745

 

[Nine Layer Nige]

Thanks for the info.
According to the Intel compatibility list both E8500 (Min BIOS 47 or 53) and Q9650 (min BIOS version 52) are compatible for your board.
you can see the list here
http://processormatch.intel.com/Processors/CompatibleProcessors?componentName=dg31pr

You may need a BIOS update. When you boot up the PC the BIOS version might be shown or you can see what it is in the BIOS perhaps under System Information.

 

[Anonymous Dude]

I hope the motherboard is not pre built with a locked BIOS. How do i find out about that?

 

[Obakasama]

A pre-built refers to PCs made for the mass consumer market, typically by companies like Dell and HP. From my readings it's those two to be most wary of for upgrade purposes as they often use proprietary hardware, so not only would upgrading components be potentially difficult, but identical replacements can be as well.

How do you find out? For the vast majority of the time you'll know whether you've bought a pre-built PC. You find out when you try to upgrade unless you research carefully first.

 

[Anonymous Dude]

Say i have a locked BIOS, would that cause me any trouble?

 

[Obakasama]

As I mentioned in my original reply, a locked BIOS would prevent hardware change.

 

[Nine Layer Nige]

From refurbishing over 300 pcs in the last 2 years, I have never come across a locked bios on a desktop pc.

 

[Obakasama]

I've never had a locked BIOS either, but there are enough reports out there to warrant a general warning of the possibility which is what I am doing.