help with Intel Core 2 Duo!

[Pr0]

If I buy intel core 2 duo what type of videocard and motherboard will I be able to run this processor? Does Nvidia works? or Just ATI?

 

[diduknowthat]

you'll need an LGA775 motherboard with chipset intel 975x or 965 or nvidia chipset 570.

 

[Rambo]

Any graphics card will work as long as it's PCI-Express. I dont think there will be any Conroe AGP motherboards...

you'll need an LGA775 motherboard with chipset intel 975x or 965 or nvidia chipset 570.

Nope. Not all 965/975X motherboards will work.

For a large list of compatible motherboards: The Conroe boards thread - XtremeSystems Forums

 

[Pr0]

Rambo thanks for that important Information. Now which mobo in the list overclocks better? Can I install the 7950GPU? My plan was to get the G80 or the R520 Core but since that taking so long to come out i might just get the 7950 for now.

 

[Lidberg]

Keep checking this compatability list after Core 2 Duo comes out. NVIDIA GeForce 7950 GX2 - Motherboard Compatibility

 

[baballin328]

y are the mobos so expensive?? also could you get a conroe for $200

My plan was to get the G80 or the R520 Core but since that taking so long to come out i might just get the 7950 for now.

sorry but wuts the g80/r520 core?

 

[diduknowthat]

y are the mobos so expensive?? also could you get a conroe for $200

Cause its a major component..it's not that expensive. And for 200 bucks, im not sure, it might come close to 200 for the bottem bottem line.

sorry but wuts the g80/r520 core?

The new nvidia and ati gpu coming out when dx10 comes out.

 

[Rambo]

Cause its a major component..it's not that expensive. And for 200 bucks, im not sure, it might come close to 200 for the bottem bottem line.

'Cause they are high-end products, that's why. No doubt they will fall a bit after the release of Conroe. There are much cheaper one's though

For a large list, go here: The Conroe boards thread - XtremeSystems Forums