Replacing a CPU

[cirrenna]

I have a Dell Vostro 400 PC with an Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @2.40 GHz.  I have issues with, namely TS 2016, which states that its recommended CPU size should be 2.8Ghz or higher, then surely my current CPU isn't powerful enough. If my assumptions are correct can the CPU be changed, given that this is an older PC?

[ISOlated]

Have you tried it out yet? I mean it surely can't hurt to check if it runs without a problem or not before you swap your CPU.

[AcidicStylez]

Likely an old motherboard, so an older chipset.  If your planning on putting a new chip in the same motherboard, check the chipset of your mobo first. Chances are, if its an old pc, you will need a replacement mobo too, which might need new ram, at which point you might just consider building a new pc.

[spellmanuk]

2 minutes ago, cirrenna said:

I have a Dell Vostro 400 PC with an Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @2.40 GHz.  I have issues with, namely TS 2016, which states that its recommended CPU size should be 2.8Ghz or higher, then surely my current CPU isn't powerful enough. If my assumptions are correct can the CPU be changed, given that this is an older PC?

yes you can swap the cpu just need another pc with a LGA 775 socket 

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/parts/cpu/#k=13&sort=d2&page=1

[leonard_sun]

Yes you can change the CPU, though the pickings are slim - Socket LGA775 CPUs are:

Compare Intel® Pentium® Processor E6700 (2M Cache, 3.20 GHz, 1066 FSB) Family: Legacy Intel® Pentium® Processor Status: End of Life Launch Date: Q2'10 # of Cores: 2 TDP: 65 W
Compare Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q9505S (6M Cache, 2.83 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB) Family: Legacy Intel® Core™2 Processor Status: End of Life Launch Date: Q3'09 # of Cores: 4 TDP: 65 W
Compare Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q9505 (6M Cache, 2.83 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB) Family: Legacy Intel® Core™2 Processor Status: End of Life Launch Date: Q3'09 # of Cores: 4 TDP: 95 W
Compare Intel® Celeron® Processor E3300 (1M Cache, 2.50 GHz, 800 MHz FSB) Family: Legacy Intel® Celeron® Processor Status: End of Interactive Support Launch Date: Q3'09 # of Cores: 2 TDP: 65 W
Compare Intel® Celeron® Processor E3200 (1M Cache, 2.40 GHz, 800 MHz FSB) Family: Legacy Intel® Celeron® Processor Status: End of Interactive Support Launch Date: Q3'09 # of Cores: 2 TDP: 65 W http://ark.intel.com/search?q=LGA775

[Coaxialgamer]

You can swap the cpu with any other lga 775 cpu.  However,  ignore the clock speed recommendation unless if they are specifically saying 2.8ghz core2quad.  

[cirrenna]

Thanks for the advice; certainly food for thought.