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FAQ
Q: Is it possible to upgrade my Q8400 CPU?
A: Probably yes. Processor compatibility is determined by your motherboard. Please see CPU-Upgrade.com website for CPU support list for your board.
Core 2 Quad Q8400 Overclocking
Sorry, overclocking information for the processor is not available at this time.
Related news stories
Intel discontinues Pentium, Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Quad CPUs
Feb 08, 2011: Last October, we published a story detailing upcoming
discontinuation of many Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Quad microprocessors,
and two Pentium Dual-core models. Yesterday Intel published Product
Discontinuation Notifications (PDN), that provide End-of-Life
milestone dates for these CPUs.
Intel to discontinue Core 2 Quad CPUs in 2011
Oct 05, 2010: In August, Jetway Computer Corporation updated Q3 desktop
motherboard roadmap, and added discontinuance notice for Intel socket
775 microprocessors. As stated by the roadmap document, Product
Discontinuance Notices (PDN) were published for Core i7-975 and
Celeron E3200 CPUs in Q3 2010, and the last order date for these CPUs
is Q1 2011. In the first quarter 2011 Intel plans to issue PDNs for
Core 2 Quad Q8300, Q8400, Q8400S, Q9505, Q9505S, Q9550, Q9550S and
Q9650 CPUs. Discontinuance notices will also be posted for Core 2 Duo
E8500 and E8600 models, and Pentium Dual-Core E5400 processor.