Changing cpu's

abby normal · Aug 25, 2010, 05:28 AM

I now have an Intel dual core E8500 cpu, working on a ASUS P5Q Pro Tubo MB. I want to change the cpu out to a Intel Q9550 quad cpu. The dual cpu runs 65Watts and the quad cpu uses 130 Watts. Will the MB automatically adjust this difference and is there anything else that I should look at or change with this upgrade ???????

Neshi · Aug 25, 2010, 06:15 AM

The P5Q Pro Turbo has the right socket to cater for a quad core, so the Q9550 will fit no problem.
It will be just a matter of swapping out the cpu, and you are good to go. The Motherboard will adjust its wattage automatically.

However, a new CPU is a major change in hardware and it usually needs a format. That means the OS will most likely to be re-installed, to make sure everything runs flawlessly.

Takaharu · Aug 25, 2010, 08:33 AM

I'm with Neshi on this one - the motherboard does all of the work. As long as you're not using 280W of a 300W PSU you'll be fine (considering you have a 750W for your setup, you've got plenty of breathing room).
Reformatting, however, is debatable. XP always used to give me a pretty blue picture when I changed a major component in a PC. Win7, however, may be a little more kind. Best practice, yes but not necessarily required.

I would say that the best test would be to install the processor, load Windows and open up MSCONFIG. In the boot tab under "Advanced options", select the number of processors. If you can select 4, I wouldn't worry about the reformat. If it says 2, reformat.

Judas · Aug 26, 2010, 04:57 PM

If all your doing is changing the CPU... no need to reinstall windows ... be it windows xp/vista/win7....

Just double check and make sure your bios is up to date for that cpu to work.... then swap it... fire it up and away you go.

abby normal · Aug 28, 2010, 04:26 AM

I would like to thank all of you, who offered help on my post. I picked up a couple of pointers and indirectly met some new people. Wish you the best and keep on with your help for all!!!!!!!!!!

Neshi · Aug 28, 2010, 04:27 AM

hope you stick around, the community is awesome. Not only for things concerning hardware, but life in general.

Aug 25, 2010, 05:28 AM	#1
abby normal HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA, VA. Posts: 52 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Changing cpu's I now have an Intel dual core E8500 cpu, working on a ASUS P5Q Pro Tubo MB. I want to change the cpu out to a Intel Q9550 quad cpu. The dual cpu runs 65Watts and the quad cpu uses 130 Watts. Will the MB automatically adjust this difference and is there anything else that I should look at or change with this upgrade ??????? __________________ Abby Normal Laugh at your problems.... everyone else is.

Aug 25, 2010, 06:15 AM	#2
Neshi S.N.A.F.U. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wellington, NZ Posts: 3,378 Rep Power: 177 System Specs	Re: Changing cpu's The P5Q Pro Turbo has the right socket to cater for a quad core, so the Q9550 will fit no problem. It will be just a matter of swapping out the cpu, and you are good to go. The Motherboard will adjust its wattage automatically. However, a new CPU is a major change in hardware and it usually needs a format. That means the OS will most likely to be re-installed, to make sure everything runs flawlessly. __________________ If one does not attach himself to people and desire, never shall his heart be broken. But then, does he ever truly live? Life is just too damn short for if's and maybe's

Aug 25, 2010, 08:33 AM	#3
Takaharu I can fart in 7 languages Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England, UK Posts: 1,847 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	Re: Changing cpu's I'm with Neshi on this one - the motherboard does all of the work. As long as you're not using 280W of a 300W PSU you'll be fine (considering you have a 750W for your setup, you've got plenty of breathing room). Reformatting, however, is debatable. XP always used to give me a pretty blue picture when I changed a major component in a PC. Win7, however, may be a little more kind. Best practice, yes but not necessarily required. I would say that the best test would be to install the processor, load Windows and open up MSCONFIG. In the boot tab under "Advanced options", select the number of processors. If you can select 4, I wouldn't worry about the reformat. If it says 2, reformat. __________________ I don't get paid to know the answer, therefore I'm far more likely to give you a straight and honest answer. Mods Rig, Box Mods Rig, Folding details

Aug 28, 2010, 04:26 AM	Thread Starter #5
abby normal HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA, VA. Posts: 52 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Re: Changing cpu's I would like to thank all of you, who offered help on my post. I picked up a couple of pointers and indirectly met some new people. Wish you the best and keep on with your help for all!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Abby Normal Laugh at your problems.... everyone else is.

Aug 28, 2010, 04:27 AM	#6
Neshi S.N.A.F.U. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wellington, NZ Posts: 3,378 Rep Power: 177 System Specs	Re: Changing cpu's hope you stick around, the community is awesome. Not only for things concerning hardware, but life in general. __________________ If one does not attach himself to people and desire, never shall his heart be broken. But then, does he ever truly live? Life is just too damn short for if's and maybe's