Dell processor use in acer machine

[Javier1]

My question is can I use a processor from a dell 990 i7-2600 1155 socket on my acer aspire m3970 which also can use the i7-2600 socket 1155,I've been trying to find info about this can't find the solution

 

[ffg7]

if your acer can use it then go ahead but check to see if you have the latest bios installed 1st before you install that cpu.
specs on that cpu http://ark.intel.com/products/52213/Intel-Core-i7-2600-Processor-8M-Cache-up-to-3_80-GHz