Can i replace a q8200 with a q6600 in a dell 540

[ultimeter]

I have a Dell Studio 540 with a Q8200 CPU. It won't support XP mode in Windows 7 but the Q6600 will. Can I simply pull out the Q8200 and replace it with the Q6600?

 

[arkadi]

It will work with q6600
You can find here what CPU will support "XP mode" but i think you know that...
http://ark.intel.com/ProductCollection.aspx?familyID=28398
you will need pro or ultimate ver of windows 7, but i think you got it covered as well.
Good Luck mate

 

[ultimeter]

Thanks to all who replied. It appears to be a popular consensus that I can simply pull out the Q8200 and put in a Q6600 to achieve XP mode capability in Win 7 Pro. If there is any other tweaking or something I need to do I'd appreciate some insight. Looking for the cheapest way to get xp mode working under Win 7 Pro. Would be nice to get a lower power cpu like the Q95XX I suppose but cost is unfortunately a major concern. Thanks again all.

 

[arkadi]

BIOS upgrade is recommended, but you don't have to do it if you don't know how, or not easy with the "flashing"

 

[das_stig]

Virtualbox + XP Pro.

 

[arkadi]

Virtualbox + XP Pro.

The question was about Windows 7 mate...and it solved...i think.