Will this CPU work with my Mobo??????????

[Spitfire7]

Here are my current old specs.

My Specs:
Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4GHz
EVGA 8800GT Superclocked (Core 700, Mem 975)
2GB Corssair XMS2 DDR2 800 (4-4-4-12)
700w OCZ GamerXStream PSU
eVGA 680i Mobo
320GB Hard drive 16MB cache 7200RPM
Windows XP


Here is my MOBO info from EVGA
http://www.evga.com/products/pdf/122-CK-NF68.pdf


I want to upgrade my CPU to the Intel Quad Core Q9550 2.8GHz. It can be seen here. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115041
What is the difference between the Q9550 and the Q9450 seen here at the bottom http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010340343%201051707842%201050727216%201051122421&name=1333MHz. They are the same price. Just makes me wonder if the lesser one may be better still since its the same price.

So back to my question... Will I get full potential with my Mobo, Memory, and new Q9550 CPU setup?


P.S. When installing a new CPU, all I have to do is shut down, unplug computer, then put in new CPU right? Maybe resetting Bios back to default first too? Please let me know.

 

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[Spitfire7]

its bad news, but thanks for the reply. I do have a lifetime warranty and my HD audio went out and I was forced to get a new sound card. So I may just RMA my current 680i board and ask to upgrade to a 780i if I can. Anyone been through this before and will it work?