Core 2 Duo upgrade

bigsaucybob · 07-30-2006, 03:40 PM

I am upgrade from a dell P4, 1GB, 80GB and 300GB and an X800xl.

I want to upgrade to Core 2 Duo in a few weeks.

Case:
NZXT Apollo BLACK NP Case

Motherboard:
Abit AW8D Intel Motherboard

HSF:
Zalman CNPS7000B LED 2 Ball HSF

Will it all work, any suggestions?

Yo-Yo · 07-31-2006, 01:34 AM

Based on this person, no(review on newegg)
Other Thoughts: It's a shame that ABIT spent more time on form than function. This is a very nice looking board. Also AxxS's official stance is that this board does not and will not ever support the Core 2 Duo. The fact that it is listed here as supporting the Core 2 Duo is probably an oversight by Newegg.

[-0MEGA-] · 07-31-2006, 02:02 AM

I would go with a motherboard that nativly supports the Core 2 Duo processors, rather then the older 975X chipset motherboards.

1+3+3=7 · 07-31-2006, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [-0MEGA-]

I would go with a motherboard that nativly supports the Core 2 Duo processors, rather then the older 975X chipset motherboards.

Which mobos is that right now?

m0nk3ys1ms · 07-31-2006, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1+3+3=7

Which mobos is that right now?

Well, it would be one of the boards on Newegg that says it supports the C2D EE or C2D.

bigsaucybob · 07-31-2006, 03:38 AM

Can anyone suggest a good Core 2 Duo motherboard for under $200 preferably?

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Yo-Yo Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Spokane,WA, US, Earth, Milky Way, Umm... Posts: 370	Based on this person, no(review on newegg) Other Thoughts: It's a shame that ABIT spent more time on form than function. This is a very nice looking board. Also AxxS's official stance is that this board does not and will not ever support the Core 2 Duo. The fact that it is listed here as supporting the Core 2 Duo is probably an oversight by Newegg.