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More than doubled my processing power going from a Core 2 Duo 2.3gHz, easy install, upgraded BIOS, replaced chip in 5 minutes, now I have much more power. Only regret is that I waited to upgrade to this! Even though this processor is 8+ years old, it still is plenty capable for a multi-purpose home video server and whatever else I throw at it, including very intensive video re-encoding. Also happy it does not take any more electrical power at idle than my Duo, which was quite a surprise. The small form factor has a 240w power supply so I was a bit worried it would stress the power supply, but it still has plenty of power for future upgrades. Great purchase!
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Great upgrade processor. If your box is almost maxed out anyway you might as well finish it. There is not a great big jump in speed but it is still worth the cost. Here is my system info. System Information report written at: 08/16/10 14:52:05 System Name: VELOCITY-MICRO [System Summary] Item Value OS Name Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Version 6.1.7600 Build 7600 Other OS Description Not Available OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation System Name VELOCITY-MICRO System Manufacturer System manufacturer System Model System Product Name System Type x64-based PC Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9550 @ 2.83GHz, 2834 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s) BIOS Version/Date Phoenix Technologies, LTD ASUS P5N-E SLI ACPI BIOS Revision 1406, 11/18/2009 SMBIOS Version 2.4 Windows Directory C:Windows System Directory C:Windowssystem32 Boot Device DeviceHarddiskVolume1 Locale United States Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "6.1.7600.16385" User Name VELOCITY-MICROJames Time Zone Central Daylight Time Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 8.00 GB Total Physical Memory 8.00 GB Available Physical Memory 5.95 GB Total Virtual Memory 16.0 GB Available Virtual Memory 13.8 GB Page File Space 8.00 GB Page File C:pagefile.sys [Hardware Resources] [Sound Device] Item Value Name Creative X-Fi Audio Processor (WDM) Manufacturer Creative Technology, Ltd. Status OK Name Pro 9000 Manufacturer Logitech Status OK P [Display] Item Value Name NVIDIA GeForce 7950 GT PNP Device ID PCIVEN_10DE&DEV_0295&SUBSYS_22191682&REV_A1&EBC661A&0&0028 Adapter Type NVxx, NVIDIA compatible Adapter Description NVIDIA GeForce 7950 GT Adapter RAM 512.00 MB (536,870,912 bytes) Installed Drivers nvd3dumx.dll,nvd3dum Name NVIDIA GeForce 7950 GT PNP Device ID PCIVEN_10DE&DEV_0295&SUBSYS_C6333842&REV_A1&6BB9499&0&0018 Adapter Type GeForce 7950 GT, NVIDIA compatible Adapter Description NVIDIA GeForce 7950 GT Adapter RAM 512.00 MB (536,870,912 bytes) Installed Drivers nvd3dumx.dll,nvd3dum Driver Version 8.17.12.5721 [Storage] [Drives] Item Value Drive A: Description 3 1/2 Inch Floppy Drive Drive C: Description Local Fixed Disk Compressed No File System NTFS Size 196.33 GB (210,803,421,184 bytes) Free Space 110.01 GB (118,127,075,328 bytes) Volume Name Drive D: Description Local Fixed Disk Compressed No File System NTFS Size 232.88 GB (250,052,866,048 bytes) Free Space 204.64 GB (219,730,231,296 bytes) Volume Name Drive E: Description Local Fixed Disk Compressed No File System NTFS Size 101.76 GB (109,267,906,560 bytes) Free Space 61.82 GB (66,379,403,264 bytes) Volume Name XP-64 Drive F: Description Local Fixed Disk Compressed No File System NTFS Size 232.88 GB (250,052,866,048 bytes) Free Space 139.60 GB (149,899,546,624 bytes) Volume Name Volume Serial Number 54F9190E Drive G: Description CD-ROM Disc Drive H: Description CD-ROM Disc Drive I: Description Removable Disk Drive J: Description Removable Disk Drive L: Description CD-ROM Disc Drive M: Description Local Fixed Disk Compressed No File System NTFS Size 1.82 TB (1,999,695,245,312 bytes) Free Space 1.49 TB (1,637,039,722,496 bytes) Volume Name My BookRead full review
Item was as described. Steps Make sure you have the right Bios update for the processor you want to install. Disconnect power cord to computer. Removed 20 pin power supply plug from motherboard. Take off all cables and plugin cards in the way. I did not need to remove memory chip cards or CMOS battery. Write down which ones you disconnect so you don't made a mistake. Remove heat sink fan plug and 4 pin power supply plug from motherboard. Read directions online on how to remove the heat-sink Its a tricky process you have to know which way to turn and when to push and pull. Do a Google search to find out. Remove fan from heat-sink. Remove old processor. Cleaned off old thermal paste with 91% isopropyl alcohol (good grade of rubbing alcohol) from heat sink, also cleaned top of new processor with it. Be careful to hold processor by edges only. Put processor in socket and put the clamp in place Be careful to align the notches on edge of processor with projections on the socket. I used white ceramic creme from Arctic silver. See their instructions. Put a 1 mm wide line horizontally on top center of processor. Smear a very thin coat across top of heat sink where it touches the processor. Smear it evenly with edge of an old credit card. Put heat-sink in pace on motherboard. Make sure all the push in locks are installed properly and holding strong This is tricky to install and is the most difficult part of the installation. Plug in fan plug and install on heats sink. replace 4 pin and 20pin plugs ans all cards and plugin boards removed to access processor. Check over properly before applying power Apply power Mine booted perfectly on the first try. Was faster than original CPU.Read full review
This old Quad Core CPU is the sweet spot for price vs performance when you need to upgrade an older intel computer. No where near as fast as current processors but then of course you can't use current processors in old computers. Used this to upgrade from a dual core E8400 and by Passmarks ratings it is twice as fast as the 8400 despite the slight reduction in frequency from the E8400. Worth the upgrade in order to get a couple more years out of an old PC.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This Q9550 is a great a noticeable upgrade over the E6300 cpu that came in my HP Compac Small Form Factor that I am making into an emulator gaming system. A great and cheap way to speed up a slowing but still perfectly usable system!!!! 95% of computer users don't need anything more than a cpu setup like this.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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