Intel E7400 and Q965

[zangetz]

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Q. Is Intel C2D E7400 2.8GHZ compatible with my Intel DQ965GF motherboard?

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Need your help masters...

Im planning to buy the CPU soon but cant decide

tnx

 

[ixion]

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Q. Is Intel C2D E7400 2.8GHZ compatible with my Intel DQ965GF motherboard?

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Need your help masters...

Im planning to buy the CPU soon but cant decide

tnx

According to Intel no it won't http://processormatch.intel.com/COMPDB/SearchResult.aspx?Boardname=dq965gf
You'll have to stick to a 6000 series CPU with that board either an E6700 or a Q6600 look like good options, with a leaning towards the 6600 if it was my money!