i5 Dual Compatibility

spynoodle said:
On newegg it says that the new i3 and i5 clarkdales are only compatible with the H55 chipset, but at this page, with a compatibility list for a P55 motherboard, it says that it supports the new CPUs:
http://www.dfi.com.tw/portal/CM/cmp...sWindow?action=e&windowstate=normal&mode=view
So can you use the new clarkdales in a P55 mobo? Also, can you use the Core i5 750 in an H55 mobo?
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Neweggs meaning is a bit skewed, it actually is referring to the integrated graphics chipset on the clarkdale cpu's is only compatible with H5X boards, the chip will work fine in most P55 motherboards as long as you are using a discreet graphics processor, many boards will require a bios update to support the new processors so make sure to check the cpu compatibility list before purchasing a board.However the H55 motherboards will only support clarkdale cpu's because they need the integrated graphics chipset.
 
bomberboysk said:
Neweggs meaning is a bit skewed, it actually is referring to the integrated graphics chipset on the clarkdale cpu's is only compatible with H5X boards, the chip will work fine in most P55 motherboards as long as you are using a discreet graphics processor, many boards will require a bios update to support the new processors so make sure to check the cpu compatibility list before purchasing a board.However the H55 motherboards will only support clarkdale cpu's because they need the integrated graphics chipset.
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Dang it, that's what I thought. I was hoping that the integrated graphics would work, since it's a mini-itx board with only one expansion slot. Thanks for the info, though.
 
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