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dgd1788
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13 Jan 2007, 12:22 am

I want to install a core duo 2 processor: does that mean that I need to replace my motherboard and RAM?


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13 Jan 2007, 1:03 am

How would we know until you told us your system specs?
C2D is only socket 775 compatible and even then it needs to hit a higher fsb then all other stock intel processors excluding EE. Try to find out your mobo type then cross reference @ http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi ... 06%3A22728


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13 Jan 2007, 2:17 am

dgd1788 wrote:
I want to install a core duo 2 processor: does that mean that I need to replace my motherboard and RAM?


The short answer is yes, but you might not have to if you are really lucky. Do you feel really lucky?



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13 Jan 2007, 4:18 pm

Insanity!

You'll likely need to replace everything, I don't envy the work ahead of you :-(



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15 Jan 2007, 8:12 pm

Are you kidding me, upgrading a computer is like heaven. (Outside of the spending lots of money). If I know that my computer is going to be out of commission due to an upgrade, I have no problem. (I mean I still have my laptop) I love troubleshooting while I get the thing up and running.

Granted while I'm an enthusiast, I recommend that you do your homework before you try to tackle any sort of computer upgrade project. Otherwise you'll just waste your time and money.