Upgrading Processor

[Sheltant]

I'm looking to upgrade my computer by changing to a better processor. Just want to know if my motherboard EVGA 122-CK-NF68-AR LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard is compatible with the processor Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505 Yorkfield 2.83GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80580Q9505

I currently have a Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor BX80557E6600 in my computer but it's been a longtime since I've worked on a computer and want to make sure I don't mess something up.

If there is anything else that would help along with the cpu or if there is a better route to go for the same amount of performance increase, any input would be appreciated.

Thank you

 

[Eric1]

Yes it will work.

 

[Sheltant]

Thank you

 

[patonb]

No it won't, the 680i chipset can NOT use 45nm quads

From e vga

Socket 775:

Wolfdale **
E8600 - 1333 FSB - 3.33 GHz
E8500 - 1333 FSB - 3.16 GHz
E8400 - 1333 FSB - 3.00 GHz
E8300 - 1333 FSB - 2.83 GHz
E8200 - 1333 FSB - 2.66 GHz
E7400 - 1066 FSB - 2.80 GHz
E7300 - 1066 FSB - 2.66 GHz
E7200 - 1066 FSB - 2.53 GHz


Kentsfield
QX6850 - 1333 FSB - 3.00 GHz
QX6800 - 1066 FSB - 2.93 GHz
QX6700 - 1066 FSB - 2.66 GHz
Q6700 - 1066 FSB - 2.66 GHz
Q6600 - 1066 FSB - 2.40 GHz


Conroe
X6800 - 1066 FSB - 2.93 GHz
E6700 - 1066 FSB - 2.66 GHz
E6600 - 1066 FSB - 2.40 GHz
E6420 - 1066 FSB - 2.13 GHz
E6400 - 1066 FSB - 2.13 GHz
E6320 - 1066 FSB - 1.86 GHz
E6300 - 1066 FSB - 1.86 GHz


Presler, Smithfield, Cedarmill and Prescott family processors are not fully tested on the 6 series motherboards.

Yorkfield Core 2 Quad processors are not supported on the 6 series motherboards.

** The latest BIOS update is necessary to run Wolfdale Core 2 processors

 

[Eric1]

My mistake. I was overlooking that 45nm. I was looking at the socket type.

 

[Sheltant]

I'm glad you mentioned that, didn't know for sure if that mattered or not. Do you have any good suggestions of a good replacement?

 

[patonb]

If youre gaming a high clocked dual core, or just buy a good cooler and overclock your quad. I run mine at 3.2Ghz easily.