Need help!

[RoboPanda]

Will my Gigabyte GA-8I945P-G motherboard fit a Intel E8400 Wolfdale (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037) without any problems?

 

[thefivetheory]

Not according to Gigabyte: http://www.gigabyte.us/Support/Motherboard/CPUSupport_Model.aspx?ProductID=1960

 

[warmon6]

Not according to Gigabyte: http://www.gigabyte.us/Support/Motherboard/CPUSupport_Model.aspx?ProductID=1960

+1

 

[RoboPanda]

Thanks for the reply. Do you have any recommendations on what kinda cpu i can get for that motherboard?

 

[warmon6]

The best cpu it can use is Pentium D 960 (not Pentium dual-core, different cpu). Although 95%+ of the cpu's that can run on this motherboard cant not be bought anymore.

You can get the Pentium D's on ebay or you can get 1 of these 2 P4's from newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=40000343%201050706985&Description=intel%20Pentium&name=Pentium%204

Unless you already have a nearly equivalent cpu or better, i would get the Pentium 4 2.8 ghz for the $30


If your wanting something better than the old and slow pentiums (except dual core), Like the Pentium dual core or core 2 duo/quad, you'll need to get a new motherboard.

 

[Keiki646]

How much are you willing to spend on a CPU is the question?
Only 775 socket Processor can fit into the motherboard. But note that is the motherboard can support Only Up tp Pentium D.
Choice : Pentium D 960(3.6GHz,4MB)

 

[RoboPanda]

Thanks for the replys. I have a Pentium D 940 3.20 GHz. Would a Pentium D 960 be much of a improvement? or will I have to buy a new motherboard and cpu?

 

[obsidian86]

rather buy a new mid range board,cpu and ram

 

[RoboPanda]

any recommendations on what to get? budget is kinda low (lets say between 300-500 dollars)

 

[Keiki646]

I have just the thing for you. Take a look at my choices I have here

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116093 $92.99 CPU
(You can overclocked to 3.6ghz if you have a a good heatsink) maybe higher

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134009 Memory
($29.99 you can get four of these and save money)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131377R $92.99 Motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227289 105.99 Memory


Now if you can what about a PSU to throw in there

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371026
(Just in case you want to throw another Video card in for SLI or crossfire for the future)

 

[RoboPanda]

Cool, thanks for the help everyone

 

[Keiki646]

Yes i fix that link problem for the memory that is 29.99

Kingston hyper X 1gb

 

[technuttso]

+1 for Keiki 646

Get that combo with the OCZ memory. If u are able to overclock that baby get a good aftermarket heatsink. Believe, is wort every penny. That Cpu have a multiplier of 11 and that is great on Wolfdale architecture. Imagine what means 11x400Mhz (the maximum supported by that mobo for a 1600Mhz Fsb). And that memory is a masked PC2-5300 667 MHz with EPP1 profile Full performance 1066 MHz. Is very good for overclocking. Try to overclock at a max. 4 GHz. Enjoy and good luck.

 

[Keiki646]

+1 for Keiki 646

Get that combo with the OCZ memory. If u are able to overclock that baby get a good aftermarket heatsink. Believe, is wort every penny. That Cpu have a multiplier of 11 and that is great on Wolfdale architecture. Imagine what means 11x400Mhz (the maximum supported by that mobo for a 1600Mhz Fsb). And that memory is a masked PC2-5300 667 MHz with EPP1 profile Full performance 1066 MHz. Is very good for overclocking. Try to overclock at a max. 4 GHz. Enjoy and good luck.

Thank you, I'd tried my best.