Upgrading DG33BU Core 2 Duo to Core 2 Quad

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Syed Bilal

Syed Bilal

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Hello!
I have a Core 2 Duo CPU E8200 @ 2.66 GHz with 6MB Cache , 1333 MHz,
65 W TDP , 775 LGA Socket , Codename Wolfdale , Technology 45 nm ,
2GB RAM DDR 2 PC2-6400(400 MHz)each, 256 MB Nvidia GeForce 8400GS
The Motherboard is DG33BU , I wanted to ask u if i can upgrade my core 2 duo processor to any core 2 Quad or quad core Processor on this motherboard.
Please answer this question in detail if u can.
 
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Yes, as long as you have the necessary BIOS version or later. You'll also notice that some processors have certain m/b part numbers listed. If the CPU isn't universal to all boards, it will have the PCB that it was tested in.
Here is the author's statement: http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/about.html
 
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Run CPU-Z and look under the Mainboard tab.
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

If you need to update the BIOS, verify this is the correct motherboard: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/product/50376/Intel-Desktop-Board-DG33BU
If that is an Intel board but in an OEM build like a HP or Dell, they may have specific BIOS updates strictly for their rendition of the board. If it is a retail Intel board, the above link should be OK, as long as that is indeed your board.

Further reading for the retail version of the board: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjlv5_J0YnMAhUCJiYKHZRhCYgQFggnMAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intel.com%2Fassets%2Fpdf%2Fprodspec%2Fdg33bu-tps.pdf&usg=AFQjCNEoDwE-Fscms90zomqNIAlQPP3a_Q&sig2=CARcF11C_X_Q091pE69B9g
 
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