Power supply for CPU

I have a power supply HP-D2537F3R on my pc. But I want to replace my current processor with this CPU. And I was wondering if I could use my old power supply or I need a new one if I am trying to upgrade my computer?
Since I am getting a new Intel Q9550 what motherboard should I get b/c my socket is different... Also will my case fit that motherboard? I have Hp Pavilion a365c?

Thanks in advance!

I would suggest not re-using anything from your current system, except maybe the hard drive.

What are the specs of your current system?

I suggest you do alot of research before clicking the "submit order" button on anything. For your first question, no I would not recommend using that power supply with anything new. You will run into all kinds of problems, and will be unhappy in the long run. If you are planning on buying that 9650 you will need a motherboard that is LGA775, but you will also need to decide which RAM you want to run (DDR2 or DDR3) and select a motherboard accordingly.

if your simply replacing the CPU (/mobo) you should be fine with that PSU depending on the other parts your running. But, it would be a good idea to buy a better psu to protect your investments. for ~$30 you can buy a solid PSU that will run any single GPU system, and I would sugest doing that.

If you are going to spend ~$200 on a CPU and another $2-300 on a GPU please don't use a $30 power supply. Many tend to skimp on this piece of hardware, IMO it is the most important piece of the rig. It would be like putting the alternator from a Honda Civic into a Lamborghini, it just doesn't make sense. If you get a 48xx or 49xx series radeon or anything above a GTS 250 you will experience random shut downs and BSOD because of a less than quality power supply. Especially if you play any games at all, or have a screen with a resolution above 1024x768.

Believe me, you wont regret investing in a quality power supply.

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+1, sometimes when the PSU pops it can take the motherboard with it. I've had it happen!


There's no such thing as a GTX 250 though.

Thanks for catching that 87. I meant GTS.

I just wasn't sure if you meant gts 250 or GTX260....thats all.