-- Posted by what the mong at 12:40 pm on July 10, 2008 I am considering upgrading my dual core 2.0 to a dual core 3.0 on my nvidia nforce 630i motherboard. I contacted hp and all they said was that they didnt know if it would work and its a complex task. So is it really that hard? motherboard: 630i   Mainboard processor socket LGA775 Socket this is what i want to upgrade to CPU type / Model / Core Core 2 Duo E6850 / BX80557E6850 / Conroe CPU Speed: 3 GHz Bus Speed: 1333 MHz L2 Cache Size: 4 MB shared Package Type: LGA 775 Manufacturing Technology: 65 nM Core Stepping: G0 Thermal Design Power: 65W Core Voltage: 0.962V-1.350V Fan: Included -- Posted by redhotchilis64 at 12:48 pm on July 10, 2008 It definitely pulls enough power, I'm not sure if changing the CPU will automatically match the other components to make it compatible. I've heard it sometimes does, sometimes doesn't. I'd try another forum, to tell you the truth. People here like to stick to posts about blowjobs and cutting... and for some reason I stay. -- Posted by marshmellowman at 12:52 pm on July 10, 2008 As long as the size (ie, same base nanometer structure) and the socket is of the same type for both then it should be fine. That seems to be good from the socket type you put for the motherboard and the processor (ie, Socket T). Check the thermal design power for the motherboard and see if it can support that much power. -- Posted by k1Lka at 1:09 pm on July 10, 2008 wtfs so difficult - pop old one out, throw new one in, presto! just update your MB's BIOS while on the old one to assure compatibility with the new E6850 your tech supp sucks cock, such newbs -- Posted by k1Lka at 1:14 pm on July 10, 2008 Quote: from marshmellowman at 12:52 pm on July 10, 2008 As long as the size (ie, same base nanometer structure) and the socket is of the same type for both then it should be fine. That seems to be good from the socket type you put for the motherboard and the processor (ie, Socket T). Check the thermal design power for the motherboard and see if it can support that much power. the fuck are you talking about, socket T?? h it's said right there in the specs "LGA775", which is perfectly compatible with his CPU. the socket isnt an issue -- Posted by marshmellowman at 1:17 pm on July 10, 2008 Quote: from k1Lka at 9:14 pm on July 10, 2008 Quote: from marshmellowman at 12:52 pm on July 10, 2008 As long as the size (ie, same base nanometer structure) and the socket is of the same type for both then it should be fine. That seems to be good from the socket type you put for the motherboard and the processor (ie, Socket T). Check the thermal design power for the motherboard and see if it can support that much power. the fuck are you talking about, socket T?? h it's said right there in the specs "LGA775", which is perfectly compatible with his CPU.   the socket isnt an issue LGA775 is Socket T, shows how much you know. That's what I explained that the socket is the same for both of them. -- Posted by Tursi Askari at 4:14 pm on July 10, 2008 Whats your current CPU? (Right click 'My Computer' and select properties to see) -- Posted by k1Lka at 8:28 pm on July 10, 2008 Quote: from marshmellowman at 1:17 pm on July 10, 2008 Quote: from k1Lka at 9:14 pm on July 10, 2008 Quote: from marshmellowman at 12:52 pm on July 10, 2008 As long as the size (ie, same base nanometer structure) and the socket is of the same type for both then it should be fine. That seems to be good from the socket type you put for the motherboard and the processor (ie, Socket T). Check the thermal design power for the motherboard and see if it can support that much power. the fuck are you talking about, socket T?? h    it's said right there in the specs "LGA775", which is perfectly compatible with his CPU.  the socket isnt an issue LGA775 is Socket T, shows how much you know. That's what I explained that the socket is the same for both of them. and didnt need to know that useless fact, which in no way helps the guy either. he obviously already established socket compatibility without you even mentioning it. besides, i've been selling computers and peripherals for two years, and make top commission, so yea, i know my shit :) -- Posted by whimsy at 8:34 pm on July 10, 2008 I can't really see any problem, 630i supports the FSB, it's still 65nM. Possibly there may be issues that the mobo doesn't support it... but I think it should.