going from q8200 to q9650

DTV DRAGON · 11-07-2009, 10:37 PM

hey guys Iam looking to upgrade my cpu from the q8200 to a q9550 or q9650 and Iam wondering if it will be just a cpu swap and I will be good to go? I do not think I will need to reformat my harddrive correct? the board should recognize the new cpu as well the operating system correct? I know along time ago when i upgraded my old p4 setup for some reason I needed to reformat because it would not boot up and Iam hopeing this wil not be the case again any feedback will be greatly appreciated cause as soon as i find and buy one of these cpu Iam hopeing to be good to go thanx Dragon

3870x2 · 11-07-2009, 10:50 PM

yes it would be a direct replacement assuming the power requirements are met. I would go for the 9650 for the best upgrade, unless you plan to OC, then go for Q9450 and take it into the 4GHZZZZZ.

All you will have to do is swap, and it is always a good idea to make sure your MOBO is upgraded to the latest greatest bios.

TheLaughingMan · 11-07-2009, 10:54 PM

It should just boot up and go. The only possible reason you would get to have to reinstall the OS would be do to IRQ and resource handling errors. This can occur with a large number of changes. Changing just the Processor should be a none issue.

DonInKansas · 11-07-2009, 11:23 PM

Make sure if you are overclocked on the current CPU that you set everything back to default before chip switching. I've read of a case or two where that has caused problems.

shevanel · 11-07-2009, 11:27 PM

make sure your motherboard supports the cpu.

I had an asus p5l-mx and it had very limited cpu support even though it was a 775 board.

DTV DRAGON · 11-08-2009, 01:06 AM

thanx guys, only bad thing is i cant find any info on my motherboard so Iam assuming that it will take a q9650 etc. Its a new board so Ithink I would be alright, any thoughts on that? Dragon

acer eg43m is my board

TheLaughingMan · 11-08-2009, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DTV DRAGON

thanx guys, only bad thing is i cant find any info on my motherboard so Iam assuming that it will take a q9650 etc. Its a new board so Ithink I would be alright, any thoughts on that? Dragon

acer eg43m is my board

You can't find info. because Acer doesn't make Mobos. It is provided to them by an OEM. Try looking for Gigabyte EG43m because it look like their naming scheme. If it is Gigabyte, there should be more to the name it should be like EG43M-UD2 or something.

I am not sure about how compatibility for Intel works, but I would assume both processors being LGA 775, then set BIOS to default and stick it in. If it does not post. Insert original CPU, update BIOS to latest version, try again.

DTV DRAGON · 11-08-2009, 01:47 AM

nope all it says on the board is acer eg43m Ithought it might be a gigabyte because of the numbers like you say,My system started out as an acer aspire m5800 I guess i can take the side off again and look closer at trhe board, but i did look at it a few times when i put in gtx280 and psu etc.. thanx for input Dragon

TheLaughingMan · 11-08-2009, 02:02 AM

Is this it?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128354

DTV DRAGON · 11-08-2009, 02:04 AM

i ran cpu id and this is the info it brings up on the board
manufactuer- acer
model- eg43m
chipset- intel p45/p43
rev- a3
southbridge- intel 82801jr (ich10r)
ite, it8720
bios -american megatrends, p01-a0 03/19/2009

maybe looks like an acer built board not?

DTV DRAGON · 11-08-2009, 02:05 AM

nope mine takes DDR3 ram and that gigabyte takes DDR2 Iam starting to think this is an acer bulit board

TheLaughingMan · 11-08-2009, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DTV DRAGON

nope mine takes DDR3 ram and that gigabyte takes DDR2 Iam starting to think this is an acer bulit board

Specialized revisions of parts and products for certain other companies is common. I am personally 99% sure your board is built by some OEM owned by Gigabyte. The board I sent you should look almost the same, but the difference is the revision. The one I posted is a Revision 1.0. I know there is a revision 1.1 as well both of those are for the general public though.

If I am right, your new CPU is fully supported in the current BIOS.

DTV DRAGON · 11-08-2009, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TheLaughingMan

Specialized revisions of parts and products for certain other companies is common. I am personally 99% sure your board is built by some OEM owned by Gigabyte. The board I sent you should look almost the same, but the difference is the revision. The one I posted is a Revision 1.0. I know there is a revision 1.1 as well both of those are for the general public though.

If I am right, your new CPU is fully supported in the current BIOS.

well thankyou for trying to clear this up for me, Iam sure it will work as well I will be upgradeing this board down the road but for now all I can afford to do is the cpu upgrade, to bad this board did not have any overclocking abilities then i might keep it but it does not Dragon

Kantastic · 11-08-2009, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DTV DRAGON

well thankyou for trying to clear this up for me, Iam sure it will work as well I will be upgradeing this board down the road but for now all I can afford to do is the cpu upgrade, to bad this board did not have any overclocking abilities then i might keep it but it does not Dragon

I'd upgrade the board now, clock the current CPU up a bit, then buy a new CPU later.

LittleLizard · 11-08-2009, 02:28 AM

sure your board is going to support the q9650. the q9650 IS OLDER than the q8xxx series, so it should support it no problem

DTV DRAGON · 11-08-2009, 02:42 AM

hm i thought the cpu would be the way to go first,, If i do the board I will need to get a new tower cause my board is an m-atx and there are no other m-atx boards out there that use ddr3 ram and will use all 8 gig of my ram, I need 4 ddr3 slots on a m-atx board, so i think the cpu now and when money permits a new tower and atx board

TheLaughingMan · 11-08-2009, 02:58 AM

Man, your board is unique. I can't find a single retail board even close.

Kantastic · 11-08-2009, 03:00 AM

I'd buy a new board + tower then OC the CPU, this way you'll be using a new board, new tower, DDR3 RAM, and a faster CPU. Honestly, a new board and tower won't cost $324 like the Q9650.

DTV DRAGON · 11-08-2009, 03:19 AM

that might just be a thought going for a board and tower then o/c my cpu, what could i expect to o/c my q8200 up to? good advice! ok what about if i put in a new board will I have any issues with it not booting up or do i see a reformat in my future doing this? as i do not want to reformat, and yes this board is non existant on the net lol Dragon

francis511 · 11-08-2009, 03:23 AM

For a new board you would PROBABLY need to do a reformat

TheLaughingMan · 11-08-2009, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by francis511

For a new board you would PROBABLY need to do a reformat

very true.

DTV DRAGON · 11-08-2009, 04:01 AM

well that sucks, for now it will be a new cpu that made my desicion, not that a reformat is the end of the world but dont want to do it now thanx guys

11-07-2009, 10:37 PM	#1
DTV DRAGON Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 122 (0.23/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts System Specs	going from q8200 to q9650 hey guys Iam looking to upgrade my cpu from the q8200 to a q9550 or q9650 and Iam wondering if it will be just a cpu swap and I will be good to go? I do not think I will need to reformat my harddrive correct? the board should recognize the new cpu as well the operating system correct? I know along time ago when i upgraded my old p4 setup for some reason I needed to reformat because it would not boot up and Iam hopeing this wil not be the case again any feedback will be greatly appreciated cause as soon as i find and buy one of these cpu Iam hopeing to be good to go thanx Dragon

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11-07-2009, 10:50 PM	#2
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11-07-2009, 10:54 PM	#3
TheLaughingMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 982 (4.98/day) Thanks: 213 Thanked 158 Times in 140 Posts System Specs	It should just boot up and go. The only possible reason you would get to have to reinstall the OS would be do to IRQ and resource handling errors. This can occur with a large number of changes. Changing just the Processor should be a none issue.

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11-08-2009, 01:06 AM	#6
DTV DRAGON Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 122 (0.23/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts System Specs	thanx guys, only bad thing is i cant find any info on my motherboard so Iam assuming that it will take a q9650 etc. Its a new board so Ithink I would be alright, any thoughts on that? Dragon acer eg43m is my board

11-08-2009, 01:47 AM	#8
DTV DRAGON Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 122 (0.23/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts System Specs	nope all it says on the board is acer eg43m Ithought it might be a gigabyte because of the numbers like you say,My system started out as an acer aspire m5800 I guess i can take the side off again and look closer at trhe board, but i did look at it a few times when i put in gtx280 and psu etc.. thanx for input Dragon

11-08-2009, 02:02 AM	#9
TheLaughingMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 982 (4.98/day) Thanks: 213 Thanked 158 Times in 140 Posts System Specs	Is this it? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128354

11-08-2009, 02:04 AM	#10
DTV DRAGON Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 122 (0.23/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts System Specs	i ran cpu id and this is the info it brings up on the board manufactuer- acer model- eg43m chipset- intel p45/p43 rev- a3 southbridge- intel 82801jr (ich10r) ite, it8720 bios -american megatrends, p01-a0 03/19/2009 maybe looks like an acer built board not?

11-08-2009, 02:05 AM	#11
DTV DRAGON Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 122 (0.23/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts System Specs	nope mine takes DDR3 ram and that gigabyte takes DDR2 Iam starting to think this is an acer bulit board

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11-08-2009, 02:42 AM	#16
DTV DRAGON Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 122 (0.23/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts System Specs	hm i thought the cpu would be the way to go first,, If i do the board I will need to get a new tower cause my board is an m-atx and there are no other m-atx boards out there that use ddr3 ram and will use all 8 gig of my ram, I need 4 ddr3 slots on a m-atx board, so i think the cpu now and when money permits a new tower and atx board

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11-08-2009, 03:19 AM	#19
DTV DRAGON Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 122 (0.23/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts System Specs	that might just be a thought going for a board and tower then o/c my cpu, what could i expect to o/c my q8200 up to? good advice! ok what about if i put in a new board will I have any issues with it not booting up or do i see a reformat in my future doing this? as i do not want to reformat, and yes this board is non existant on the net lol Dragon

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11-08-2009, 04:01 AM	#22
DTV DRAGON Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 122 (0.23/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts System Specs	well that sucks, for now it will be a new cpu that made my desicion, not that a reformat is the end of the world but dont want to do it now thanx guys

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