OPTIPLEX 960 question!

[Dark Lord of Tech]

i am currently running an intel e8400 dual core on my optiplex 960.would like to install this cpu listed on newegg ,is it compatible?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115041

 

[delluser1]

It's offered as an upgrade option.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

thanks... just wanted to make sure before i ordered it!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Best answer selected by area51reopened.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

would i need a new heatsink or will the dell one be ok!

 

[delluser1]

The Dell one should be fine, they don't upgrade them that I know of.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

ok thanks for all your help!