will a C2D 8400 work on my ASUS P5B Vanilla?!?!

[bushwickbill]

Thinking of getting a new CPU, And wondering if the 8400 Will work on my Board.?
I hear that it does over here, And that it doesn't over there. My Computer Store says I would need a new Mobo for that Particular CPU.
So if it doesn't work, What would be a good cheap upgrade for Gaming purposes only given that my E6400 Does 3.1Ghz no problem 24-7 at 55C under Full Load?
How much of a gaming performance boost would I really see by getting a C2D 8400 and Overclocking it to 3.8-4.0Ghz (which I hear does no problem on Air!)?.
Would I be better off going with a cheap Q6600 for Gaming?
Thanx

 

[BlueAcolyte]

Did you look it up on Asus's website?

 

[phillyman36]

According to the Asus cpu support page yes


Core 2 Duo E8400 (3.00GHz,1333FSB,L2:6MB,65W,rev.C0) ALL 1803

 

[bushwickbill]

Thanx. I thought the 8400 was 45 NM tech? Good to know I have some options still with this Mobo. I was thinking i would have to buy a new Mobo too!!
Do you guys think I will see a big gaming performance increase?
Just trying to find a cheap way to boost Horsepower for my New 24 inch Acer 1900*1200 Res LCD while gaming.

 

[b1lk1]

You won't see much of an increase. That resolution puts most of the strain on the video card.