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    Intel Core 2 Extreme X7900 work with GM965?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Saisei, Feb 2, 2009.

  1. Saisei

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    Are these cpus compatinle.
     
    Saisei, Feb 2, 2009
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    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Only on some machines. The chipset is chipset is compatible, but most motherboards will not be. Since the X7900 has a higher TDP than the normal Socket P C2D, many machines may not have adequate power circuitry or cooling to support it and as such, their BIOSes probably won't let you install it.

    It's somewhat of a crapshot though; I've seen some Extreme processors in the most unlikely form factors... so you never know until you try. It is possible for this kind of un-supported installation to damage your machine, so watch out.
     
    Commander Wolf, Feb 2, 2009
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  3. Saisei

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    Will a vostro 1510 support the part?
     
    Saisei, Feb 2, 2009
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    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Probably not, but then again, you never know. BUT THEN AGAIN, since the 1510 can't make use of the unlocked X7900 multiplier, you may as well get a T9500 (which the 1510 DOES support) which will not only be faster and cooler, but cheaper too.
     
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    What are you upgrading from? For what reason? You might not notice a difference depending on how you answered these questions...
     
    sgogeta4, Feb 2, 2009
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