Looking to get a new quad-core processor

I am currently running a Pentium E5200 Dual-Core 2.5GHz. I made the mistake of buying a brand computer (Dell) so I cannot overclock it. :cry:

I want to buy an Intel Core 2 Quad. My motherboard has the right socket (LGA 775) so that's not a problem, but is there anything else I need to know that might conflict with me getting a quad-core cpu?

i would recomend getting a new motherboard and processor if you can afford it...of course if it is a prebuilt then you have to worry about if the psu can handle the new hardware and then if the old motherboard had an on board gpu you need to get a gpu....awww screw it build a new computer...if you get it on black friday an excelent build can be had for arround 800 tops

What processor you can install is dependent on more than just the socket, you also need a supporting chipset. Can you find out what chipset your motherboard is using?Marfoo

by the way, I already have a 400watt corsair PSU and an nvidia Geforce 8800GTS 512.

I do not have $800, only around $200 for a new CPU.

based on the little information you have given so far am i to assume you have a dell inspiron 530s computer (its a dell and it runs a E5200 and is the only dell i could find that does so it was my best guess) if so then yes it can run the Core 2 Quad but that would be where it caps off.

based on the little information you have given so far am i to assume you have a dell inspiron 530s computer (its a dell and it runs a E5200 and is the only dell i could find that does so it was my best guess) if so then yes it can run the Core 2 Quad but that would be where it caps off.

Jdbucc

In cpu-z it says the mainboard chipset is Intel P35/G33/G31

G33 is compatable with the Core 2 quad