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Core 2 processor upgrade

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I want to upgrade a Dell PC with a Core 2 Duo E6300 (1.86GHz) CPU for something faster.

I've considered either the dual core E8400 (3GHz) or the quad Q9550 (2.83GHz).

Please can somebody confirm that either of these two CPUs will fit, both being LGA 775 processors?

The current memory configuration is 2x2GB DDR 2 6400, is this enough or do I need some 1066?
 
Good point, I'd forgotten about the issue of BIOS updates for Wolfdale CPUs, Dell haven't issued any CPU updates in the many BIOS updates :(

It's a q965 chipset so max 1066 fsb which looks like I'll be stuck with a E6700 or possibly a Q6700.
 
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