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New with CPU's Is this Compatible?
Hello, I am currently using a Gateway E-4610D Desktop Tower with a Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6400 @ 2.13GHz
Here are the full specs for anyone that needs it.
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6400 @ 2.13GHz
Memory (RAM) DDR2 4.00 GB
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 7650 GS 256 Dedicated (Dual DVI Monitors)
Primary hard disk (60GB Total) SSD
Secondary hard disk (1TB Total) HHD
OS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64x
I have had trouble in the past when upgrading or replacing CPU's/Processors and I bought the wrong one so I just want to be positive that this can fit and work on my system so that is why I am asking you guys.
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I want to upgrade my processor.
FROM : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6400 @ 2.13GHz
TO : Intel® Core™2 Extreme Processor X6800 (4M Cache, 2.93 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
My current Motherboard is a : Intel (Mickelson Trail) Q965 Motherboard
Here is a link to the Motherboards specs :
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Here is a link to my current processor/cpu specs : https://support.gateway.com/s/Proces...01315sp2.shtml
Here is a link to the processor/cpu I wish to upgrade to specs (IF UPGRADE IS POSSIBLE) : ARK | Intel® Core?2 Extreme Processor X6800 (4M Cache, 2.93 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
So I did some research and I believe it is possible to upgrade to this one but I am not 100% sure so I am asking you guys. IS IT COMPATIBLE OR NOT AND IF NOT CAN YOU TELL ME WHATS A GOOD PROCESSOR UPGRADE.
If you guys are wondering why I am upgrading a mummy computer it is because I got it for 20$ and I fix and upgrade computers as a hobby (Still don't know alot :P sorry) and I just put extra parts I have lieing around in it just for fun so now I just need a better processor and I can actually use this more often please let me know if you guys need any more info. Will be glad to give it Thxs alot : your pal XYZCodester