Lets see who is an expert here
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Bad question. It all depends on what features of the motherboard you want/need. The only two boards that Newegg has new are these two:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121358
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131794
Though neither of those seem to support that processor. Then again, who would waste their money on a "Core2 Extreme"? Even wen it was new it was a waste.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121358
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131794
Though neither of those seem to support that processor. Then again, who would waste their money on a "Core2 Extreme"? Even wen it was new it was a waste.
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Problem is finding a Micro board that supports a QX9770.
linux992
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None of the above support a QX9770
Like I said, that CPU is a waste anyway.
If you're going to be using a QX9770 you want a decent board. Look into the likes of the EVGA 780i or 790i boards or any 780i or 790i board. Think Intel had a chipset for it too but I can't remember what it is - X48?
Doesn't really come as a surprise that most mATX boards don't work with a 9770, that was an enthusiast processor and enthusiasts don't tend to use mATX.
Even back in the day something like a Q9300 or a Q9450 would have been all you needed.
Doesn't really come as a surprise that most mATX boards don't work with a 9770, that was an enthusiast processor and enthusiasts don't tend to use mATX.
Even back in the day something like a Q9300 or a Q9450 would have been all you needed.
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linux992
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Does this work? It says under the CPU support list it supports the qx9770 135watts.
http://www.jetway.com.tw/jw/ipcboard_view.asp?productid=833&proname=NMF91-G41
http://www.directron.com/nmf91g41.html
http://www.jetway.com.tw/jw/ipcboard_view.asp?productid=833&proname=NMF91-G41
http://www.directron.com/nmf91g41.html
QX9770 should work with an EVGA 790i. Google it, you'll see plenty of people using QX9770s with the 790i http://www.anandtech.com/show/2482/7
If what you've got is working for you now I'd just stick with it, unless you're absolutely desperate to overclock.
Does it need to be mATX because of your case? EVGA weren't the only brand to make 790i boards, XFX did too. If not, you could always have a look at some of the X48 boards.
Does it need to be mATX because of your case? EVGA weren't the only brand to make 790i boards, XFX did too. If not, you could always have a look at some of the X48 boards.
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