CPU Upgrade from Pentium D ?

Hello there, ionbasa!

Well, that architecture, despite being awesome and powerful, i'd say it's a little outdated, if you're upgrading using some parts (let's say: motherboard and ram) and if you can find a C2Q for a small amount of money, go for it...

Otherwise i'd suggest building a new rig.. with 500$ you can do wonders.. RAM is dirt cheap, you can find 16GB DDR3 1600 Corsair Vengeance LP for 77$, and a Core i5-2500k for 220$, a P67 or Z68 "basic" motherboard and you're good to go!

What's your budget? :)

Well, if the price is good, go for it, but.. 700$ can get you a really good PC, you could just sell the one that you want to upgrade and buy a new one

P67/Z68 + i5-2500k + 16GB DDR3 1600MHz = awesomeness and you won't spend that much.. even though, if the sale price is good (the one you're telling me about) go for it... what do you have to lose?

Q965 chip set supports only old generation Core CPUs. there is no quad core support i think.
I think any core cpu is better than old netburst architectutre cpu.
netburst architeture in my opinion was not very good, thats why intel stopped its development. and focused on core.
new case+mobo+ram+cpu is best way to upgrade. any sandy bridge cpu will outdo Presler in most tasks (if money is an issue H61 mobo + I5 2400 is good choice)
otherwise you may search for cheap used Core 2 duo (like E6600)

Even if you went to the cheaper core i3 platform you'd see a massive performance leap even from the core2 family.
$700 is a decent budget to have! Treat yourself to a new pc! Your pentium D rig if you've had it from new has done you well :)

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ionbasa said:

...My only question is: Should I anticipate any problems in the upgrade?My only fearis the bios not supporting the CPU as this computer is an HP Compaq dc7700.
...What about the possibility of using a Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700

This computer is not upgradeable.