Q9450 - > P5K3 Deluxe. Is it stable?

[Hodes101]

Hi guys.

I brought myself a new P5K3 Deluxe and got hold of a Q9450. When I first built the system I got the common issue of not posting, but after alot of research here on the forums, I came across the Bios issue and how to resolve it. I got hold of a older Intel Core Duo chip, flashed the Bios all successfully.

THe problem is I have concerns about the stability of the system if I go back and install the Q9450. I read that the voltage for the chip isnt right and that it could cause issues.

To be honest I have not even tried the chip back in yet. Has anyone else got the board and chip to run scuessfully yet? Is it stable?

 

[deanbeasley]

not sure if my problem is related but I got a post ragarding my 9450 + striker II extreme rig not posting when i clock 1 FSB over stock FSB i.e. i increased it from 333 to 334 FSB and the damm thing dont post... I get just a black screen. I have the latest BIOS by the way. Cant u setup the BIOS as AUTO so u dont need to worry about voltages, Im not sure what the voltage for the q9450 is but im sure the intel site will tell you so.