Will this motherboard support a e8400?

[qwerty123]

MS-7236

http://shop.crucial.com/1/4/404-msi-micro-star-ms-7236-v2-2-945p-neo3-motherboard-memory-module.html

Chipset: Intel 945P
Supported DRAM Types: DDR2 SDRAM only
Module Types Supported: Unbuffered only
Error Detection Support: Non-ECC only
Graphics Support: PCI Express x16
Max Component Density: 1024
USB Support: 2.x Compliant
240-pin DDR2 DIMM Banking: 4 (2 banks of 2)
DDR2 SDRAM Frequencies: PC2-3200, PC2-4200, and PC2-5300
Max Unbuffered DDR2 SDRAM: 4096MB

Thanks.

 

[sprucebr1]

Not according to Intel. http://ark.intel.com/chipset.aspx?familyID=8764
I don't see E8400 on there. I would think you would need a P965 motherboard at least.
And then you would have to flash the BIOS.

 

[qwerty123]

Great. More blooming money.

 

[qwerty123]

Would this be good enough http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130081

And if I was to get a new mobo, could I keep the same hardrive etc?

 

[brendano257]

From what I know you need an Intel p35w/ bios updates, or an Nvidia 680i w/ bios updates, or a P45, 750i,780i,790i etc and above. An X38/48/58 from Intel will also support 45nm processors. I would look at the p45's as they are great and do not require the updates to Bios.

Try this Asus P45, it will supports it and is not too expensive.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131299

 

[marcellis22]

Would this be good enough http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130081

And if I was to get a new mobo, could I keep the same hardrive etc?

That product at NewEgg is no more, that's what "deactivated" means...You should be able to use all of your current hardware with a new board...

$49 after $10 MIR: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135092