Could I put an i7 processor in it? It looks like it has the right CPU socket (LGA 1155)
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At your own risk and it voids the warranty It might be a mobile proccessor dueto the compact size so I would not risk it
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You can use any Intel processor that uses the LGA 775 platform. Google your processor and you should find what motherboard you need. This a great board. You can use ddr2 or ddr3 but not both at the same time.
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It should work, being as how that motherboard (when I Googled it) appears to have an LGA1155 socket. This processor is an LGA1155.
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LGA 1155 is the important thing here. That's the CPU socket, which is the same for the processor and the motherboard. It will work.
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No the motherboard is am3 and the cpu socket is fm2 so if you already have that motherboard just look for a am3 processor(cpu)
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No friend because this motherboard is socket 775 and only supports the intel core 2 quad processor 775. The core i series socket 1155 is therefore only work in new motherboards Intel 1155.
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To know that, you have to be sure of what socket your current motherboard has, you can know that either by knowing your current processor model, or in Dells page using your service tag. This CPU requires an LGA775 socket, it simply wont fit in any other ones. Then, you have to check.some other things like the front bus speed and the frequency of the RAM installed on your machine.No, i3, i5 an i7 have a whole other socket/FSB/and freq arrays.Cheers.
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It could if you're replacing a weaker CPU. It handles overclocking quite well up to almost 4.1ghz. If you want a better CPU for the 775 board, try Intel Core2 Quad Q9400 @ 2.66GHz. You can find one under $100.00. But, if you really want a better upgrade, I'd suggest you get an 1155 socket board and I5 or I7 CPU plus DDR3 ram. Much better upgrade.
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No you need to find a motherboard with a lga 775 socket..type into the amazon search for a lga 775 motherboard. .
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By the way look at the user manual that is available online so you can verify if is compatible with the processor you want
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This is a 775 size processor. But make sure it is compatible, not all processor work with all motherboards.
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Pedro, yes this cpu is 1155 and so is that motherboard. The two are compatible.
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Yes, as well as any other LGA 1155 based board. All you have to do is match the LGA socket requirements (1155 in this case) between any CPU and motherboard then you're good to go.
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It should be compatible with any LGA 1155 motherboard, including those made by Intel
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You can, but this board does not have onboard graphics, so you will have to make sure that your processor has integrated graphics
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Nope. That motherboard is older, and it has a different socket. Look up motherboards that have an AM3+ socket in order for this CPU to work.
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This comes with the processor "embedded" or permanently attached. You'll need to look for a motherboard with a FM2 or FM2+ socket, then check the manufacturers website to be sure it's compatible.