Core 2 duo e7400 compatibility with p5vd2-x boards

[raj_01]

hello guys, is the Core2Duo E7300/2.66GHz/3MB/1066 processor compatible with my motherboard asus p5vd2-x..???

thks..

 

[GhislainG]

That info is available from Asus at http://support.asus.com/cpusupport/cpusupport.aspx?SLanguage=en-us&model=P5VD2-X&product=1&os=17

The E7300 is not in the list.

 

[raj_01]

yeah i know..but it has the same fsb, same sokect type...lga775 ..i thougt it could be compatible.... well then i think i'll go for the e6700..

 

[GhislainG]

The only older Asus motherboard that seems to be compatible with all newer Intel CPUs is the P5W DH Deluxe.

 

[raj_01]

thks for the reply..

Since my board supports core 2 processors....will it support the e7400 if a update the bios...???

 

[GhislainG]

If your board doesn't support the E7300, it obviously won't support the E7400. You bought an inexpensive board based on a Via chipset, therefore you can't expect it to support current CPUs.

 

[raj_01]

hmmm....i was considering either e7300 or e7400....but i think i will go for a brand new motherboard..and a quad...

thks for ur help..