Socket LGA 775 CPU upgrade

[ebalong]

Hello,
I am currently running a Pentium 4 530 3.0Ghz (Prescott) core on a Gigabyte Technology 8I915P Duo Pro mainboard, with socket LGA 775 (T). I wish to upgrade to a 64 bit processor. I noticed that some of the Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Quad CPU's match with the 775 socket, but may or may not work with my board. I searched on the "CPU Upgrade" website and found several models of the aforementioned processor families that are under the designation "not tested". Not conclusive, but I did notice that my current processor is also in the "not tested" category for this board. Where else can I get reliable CPU/Motherboard compatibility info? I kind of would like to stick with this board, as I have been slowly upgrading other components for relatively cheap; also, I do not want to throw out equipment that could still have some life. Thank you much.
Eric.

 

[ebalong]

Nevermind, I just discovered the "Gigabyte Guide" elsewhere in this forum. It seems the only 64-bit processors my board will support are lowly Celeron CPU's (only 512KB of L2, no way!), and some versions of Pentium 4 (531 and above). Sigh. I guess I'll have to join modern society and get a new motherboard.

 

[henydiah]

Hello,
I am currently running a Pentium 4 530 3.0Ghz (Prescott) core on a Gigabyte Technology 8I915P Duo Pro mainboard, with socket LGA 775 (T).

this your mobo check in site gigabyte CPU support list : http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=1801#

 

[ebalong]

according by site gigabyte your mobo support all Core 2 Quad CPU and core 2 duo CPU : http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=1801

Yes, I was viewing the same page, but most of those processors listed have the "N/A" designation. Thanks anyway.

 

[henydiah]

hmm i found other site .. i think you need New mobo if want upgrade
http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-Gigabyte/GA-8I915P_Duo_Pro.html

 

[ebalong]

hmm i found other site .. i think you need New mobo if want upgrade
http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-Gigabyte/GA-8I915P_Duo_Pro.html

Yeah, I saw that one also, on the Gigabyte page it shows my mobo as only supporting the Celeron version with only 256KB L2, and some P4's; funny how quickly equipment becomes obsolete, even with the right socket. I think I will have to go all out and get something that supports an i5 or i7 while I'm at it. Thank you!

 

[henydiah]

yep mobo LGA 1155 is good choice for now

 

[ebalong]

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