W wew926 Distinguished Mar 19, 2010 5 0 18,510 Mar 20, 2010 #1 is there any value in putting a i3-530 in an old p6t mob?
jedimasterben Distinguished Sep 22, 2007 1,172 1 19,360 Mar 20, 2010 #2 There are no Core i3/5's that are compatible with an X58 board. You'll have to get either a P55 or an H55 to use an i3. Upvote 0 Downvote
There are no Core i3/5's that are compatible with an X58 board. You'll have to get either a P55 or an H55 to use an i3.
W wew926 Distinguished Mar 19, 2010 5 0 18,510 Mar 27, 2010 #3 Thanks for confirming. Shortly after post the question I learned that only I7 chips can go on that board. Upvote 0 Downvote
Thanks for confirming. Shortly after post the question I learned that only I7 chips can go on that board.
jedimasterben Distinguished Sep 22, 2007 1,172 1 19,360 Mar 27, 2010 #4 Unfortunately. I think Intel was kinda dumb to split up the sockets like they did, but oh well, what can any of us do about it? Upvote 0 Downvote
Unfortunately. I think Intel was kinda dumb to split up the sockets like they did, but oh well, what can any of us do about it?