Hi Deaconbrown,
Welcome to the Community.
These are some processors compatible with XPS 8300.
| Processors on XPS 8300 at RTS |
|---|
| Intel Core i7-2600,3.4 Ghz, 4C, Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Core i5-2500,3.3 Ghz, 4C, Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Core i5-2400,3.1 Ghz, 4C, Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Core i5-2300,2.8 Ghz, 4C, Sandy Bridge |
Intel Core i7-2600,3.4 Ghz, 4C, Sandy Bridge is maximum that has been shipped with XPS 8300 so far.
Hope it helps.
Thanks & Regards
Manshu S
#iworkfordell