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I just built my new pc with the Q6600 and left the old CPU in the pc but your problem may just be the CMOS needs resetting.

I no longer use the Dell, I decided to build my own custom PC in the end using bit and bobs from the dell but then rebuilt it and gave it to a family member.

I'm a gamer. I have upgraded the GFX card, RAM and PSU in this PC and the only major thing holding me back was the CPU so I bought a core 2 Quad because they work better with GTA IV on PC.

Hey, I have a Dell Inspiron 530 and I want to upgrade my CPU to a Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600. Thinking it works, I bought it and I put it in the PC and try starting up and all I get is all the fans moving the DVD R/W works and the HDD is working but the light won't turn blue and nothing is displayed on the screen. When I put my old CPU back in (Pentium Dual Core 2.0GHz) it all starts up nicely. How can I fix this so that my CPU will work in my Dell? I have updated the BIOS already. If this doesn't

I am already ahead of you mate :) I have installed a 450W PSU.

[quote user="Hanspuppa"] [quote user="Flisker"]I am already ahead of you mate :) I have installed a 450W PSU.[/quote] That's great. While most PS units are rated at specific rating, not all put out the rated power. Not being critical, just a heads up, in case you were not aware of this. I would go into the BIOS and see if the BIOS recogonizes the Q6600 CPU. Sometimes this needs to be done when a processor is changed. You may have already done this, but trying to eliminate