Will my motherboard support core 2 duo?

Jallenalle · 10-08-2007, 08:33 PM

Hey, I have a small question to ask. My PC that i bought about 3 years ago this christmas, had a motherboard called "ATX I915P".

Heres some more detailed information. http://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-P5GD1-M.../dp/B0006TPD2A

My question is, will it support Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.40GHz 4MB FSB1066?

I'm not really good at computers, so please don't flame me calling me a noob and such!

Much appreciated!

EDIT: I use a GeForce 8800 GTS 640 MB, so if my motherboard can handle that, it should be able to handle a Core 2 Duo, wouldn't it?

spanky · 10-08-2007, 08:41 PM

Simply put, no it will not. Also, no one here is going to flame you; if they did, it would be rude and against the rules for which you could report them.

Back to your mobo, I found this for you.

http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-ASUS/P5GD1_Pro.html

Jallenalle · 10-08-2007, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theresthatguy

Simply put, no it will not. Also, no one here is going to flame you; if they did, it would be rude and against the rules for which you could report them.

Back to your mobo, I found this for you.

http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-ASUS/P5GD1_Pro.html

Oh thats to bad. But why is that?

Im sorry, I didnt understand the link you sent, what does it mean?

Thanks for your help!

[-0MEGA-] · 10-08-2007, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jallenalle

Oh thats to bad. But why is that?

Im sorry, I didnt understand the link you sent, what does it mean?

Thanks for your help!

Because your motherboard uses the Intel 915 chipset, you need at least an Intel 945 chipset or greater for Core 2 Duo support, however not all 945/955 support them.

spanky · 10-08-2007, 08:56 PM

Well 3 years ago dual core cpu's didn't exist on the consumer level. A mobo can't be built to support something that doesn't exist yet. The link I gave is a list of all compatible processors with your mobo.

Jallenalle · 10-08-2007, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theresthatguy

Well 3 years ago dual core cpu's didn't exist on the consumer level. A mobo can't be built to support something that doesn't exist yet. The link I gave is a list of all compatible processors with your mobo.

Oh okay, well guess i'll have to buy a new one. Can you recommend a specific motherboard?

spanky · 10-08-2007, 09:42 PM

What are your mobo needs?

Jallenalle · 10-08-2007, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theresthatguy

What are your mobo needs?

Uhm, one that works well with my 8800 GTS 640 MB, and is Crysis-ready!

b3rt_d4ni3l · 10-08-2007, 10:15 PM

If you are going to only use one 8800GTS, try this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128050
OR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128059

However, if you might plan to use two of your 8800GTS, look for motherboard with 680i chipset, like:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131073
OR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813188015
OR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813188019

Hope this helps.

P.S. I am not sure whether you are is US or not, but if you are not, you might need to look at a different online retail store since newegg does not ship out of US.

spanky · 10-08-2007, 10:23 PM

I have that DS3L and while it's stable so far, I am not really impressed with Gigabyte.

10-08-2007, 08:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jallenalle New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 5	Will my motherboard support core 2 duo? Hey, I have a small question to ask. My PC that i bought about 3 years ago this christmas, had a motherboard called "ATX I915P". Heres some more detailed information. http://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-P5GD1-M.../dp/B0006TPD2A My question is, will it support Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.40GHz 4MB FSB1066? I'm not really good at computers, so please don't flame me calling me a noob and such! Much appreciated! EDIT: I use a GeForce 8800 GTS 640 MB, so if my motherboard can handle that, it should be able to handle a Core 2 Duo, wouldn't it? Last edited by Jallenalle; 10-08-2007 at 08:38 PM.

10-08-2007, 08:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
spanky Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: KC, MO Posts: 2,419	Simply put, no it will not. Also, no one here is going to flame you; if they did, it would be rude and against the rules for which you could report them. Back to your mobo, I found this for you. http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-ASUS/P5GD1_Pro.html __________________ CS:S [.:CF:.] site: http://forums.cfclan.net/ Formerly theresthatguy CPU: Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 HSF: TK IFX-14 with 120 mm @ 114 CFM GPU: XFX 7950 GX2 RAM: 2GB Corsair XMS2 Pro DDR2 800 MOBO: Intel D975XBX HDD:80GB/750GB Seagates CASE: P180b

10-08-2007, 08:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
spanky Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: KC, MO Posts: 2,419	Well 3 years ago dual core cpu's didn't exist on the consumer level. A mobo can't be built to support something that doesn't exist yet. The link I gave is a list of all compatible processors with your mobo. __________________ CS:S [.:CF:.] site: http://forums.cfclan.net/ Formerly theresthatguy CPU: Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 HSF: TK IFX-14 with 120 mm @ 114 CFM GPU: XFX 7950 GX2 RAM: 2GB Corsair XMS2 Pro DDR2 800 MOBO: Intel D975XBX HDD:80GB/750GB Seagates CASE: P180b

10-08-2007, 09:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
spanky Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: KC, MO Posts: 2,419	What are your mobo needs? __________________ CS:S [.:CF:.] site: http://forums.cfclan.net/ Formerly theresthatguy CPU: Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 HSF: TK IFX-14 with 120 mm @ 114 CFM GPU: XFX 7950 GX2 RAM: 2GB Corsair XMS2 Pro DDR2 800 MOBO: Intel D975XBX HDD:80GB/750GB Seagates CASE: P180b

10-08-2007, 10:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
spanky Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: KC, MO Posts: 2,419	I have that DS3L and while it's stable so far, I am not really impressed with Gigabyte. __________________ CS:S [.:CF:.] site: http://forums.cfclan.net/ Formerly theresthatguy CPU: Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 HSF: TK IFX-14 with 120 mm @ 114 CFM GPU: XFX 7950 GX2 RAM: 2GB Corsair XMS2 Pro DDR2 800 MOBO: Intel D975XBX HDD:80GB/750GB Seagates CASE: P180b

10-08-2007, 10:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
b3rt_d4ni3l Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 946	If you are going to only use one 8800GTS, try this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128050 OR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128059 However, if you might plan to use two of your 8800GTS, look for motherboard with 680i chipset, like: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131073 OR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813188015 OR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813188019 Hope this helps. P.S. I am not sure whether you are is US or not, but if you are not, you might need to look at a different online retail store since newegg does not ship out of US.

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