Will this CPU work in my PC?

[Carson1st]

Hello! I am planning on getting this CPU: core 2 quad q9650
My current CPU is a: Intel Pentium E5800. My motherboard socket is a Socket 775 Socket.
2 questions, will i be able to install this new CPU fine and will i be able to use my current headsink with the new cpu? Thank you!

 

[SchizTech]

What is the full model number of your board? With that I can look up compatibility.

 

[Carson1st]

What is the full model number of your board? With that I can look up compatibility.

Dell 018D1Y

 

[SchizTech]

That appears to be a Dell Inspiron 560 system board. According to the Dell spec sheet there is support for Core 2 Quad:

http://downloads.dell.com/Manuals/Common/inspiron-560_user%27s%20guide_en-us.pdf

 

[Carson1st]

That appears to be a Dell Inspiron 560 system board. According to the Dell spec sheet there is support for Core 2 Quad:

http://downloads.dell.com/Manuals/Common/inspiron-560_user%27s%20guide_en-us.pdf

Ok, sounds good, and I do have the dell inspiron 560. Thank you! I will order it.