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Techie Question

February 26, 2008 2:45:15 AM

I'm upgrading some computer parts and recently bought an Intel Pentium E2180 Processor HH80557PG0411M, 2.0GHz, 1MB cache, 800MHz FSB, Allendale, Dual Core, Socket 775 CPU (OEM). (For only $50 with my $20 rebate!)

My motherboard is an Intel D915GRO, version AAC89748-202, Socket 775 LGA.

A roommate suggested the Dual Core processor because he recently bought one (a slightly less efficient model of 1.8 GHz - $75). He looked at it a bit further (after my purchase), and mentioned that he was thinking the processor I bought may or may not work with my current MB due to chip set differences.

I don't want to install the dual core, have it not work, and then not have a working computer until I buy another MB.

So, the question is: will I have any problems? Will the dual core not work with my current MB or will I have nothing to worry about?

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RE: Techie Question

February 26, 2008 12:14:02 AM

That motherboard doesn't exist on the Intel site anymore. So not really able to see the specs for it. Must be an older one or something.

As long as you're getting the same socket processor as what the motherboard supports, you should be ok. The processor itself is what handles all the multi-threading, so the motherboard shouldn't care what it is. This is the reason the dual cores were created; so they could work on existing motherboards and provide greater processing power.

If you're worried about it not working, just be sure the place you purchase the processor from has a return policy. Then you can at least get your money back if it doesn't work.

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RE: Techie Question

February 26, 2008 1:13:15 PM

Aye. I was also going to upgrade my power supply and RAM (from 1.5 to 2 gigs), so I was thinking that if it doesn't work, I could always just get a more up-to-date motherboard and use the dual core on that. Would be a lot more work, but I guess that's better than not having a working computer.

Thanks Kad.

[This message has been edited by Cosmic (edited February 26, 2008 1:13:47 PM)]

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RE: Techie Question

March 14, 2008 3:14:32 PM

You could get a quad-core if you're putting hard tasks to your pc

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RE: Techie Question

March 14, 2008 3:54:10 PM

I can't find a quad-core CPU for $80 :P

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