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Changing CPU

6 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/changing-cpu.76561/

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utkarshsingh_91 Original post #1
Dec 25, 2007 at 9:19 AM
Hi guys ,
I just wanted to know wid the release of intel's quad core CPU at a cost as low as 11000 that can i just change the dual core processor on my motherboard with a quad core one...without having to change my motherboard...
QwertyManiac
QwertyManiac #2
Dec 25, 2007 at 9:25 AM
Give your motherboard details as well.

Most 945/946 series and 965 ones do support Quad CPUs. Below these models, none do.
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utkarshsingh_91 #3
Dec 25, 2007 at 11:08 AM
actually i m buying a pc from dell....and they dont tell u the mboard model on net...
so i cant telll..
but both dual core and quad core are pinless processors so y cant the older ones which support dual core cant support quad cores
keith_j_snyder2
keith_j_snyder2 #4
Dec 26, 2007 at 2:14 PM
Download CPU-Z and check your motherboard
topgear
topgear #5
Dec 26, 2007 at 7:54 PM
Go for those computers of dell which has c2d e4300 or above processors bundled with them.
codename_romeo
codename_romeo #6
Dec 27, 2007 at 1:43 PM
I don think any branded pc wil have a dual core proccy mounted on a quad core supporting mobo