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Raziel-Zero · 07-01-2007, 03:20 AM

G'day everyone,

First off I just registered

. I have decided that it is about time to upgrade my P4 3.2 GHz. I have a few questions regarding compatibility. Firstly, my current motherboard has a 775 LGA socket, does this automatically mean that it will accommodate a Core 2 Duo or are there further issues? It is a Intel D915PWK model. I am actually quite worried about my motherboard because Intel does not seem to have any documentation for it on their website. I bought it in 2004 when I first got my terrible little Packard-Bell before I knew anything about computers.

Also, would it be worth going for a QX6700 or would an E6700 suffice and would my mobo take both?

And lastly, if I do upgrade my motherboard which would you recommend? It would need to be compatible with a P4 and a Core 2 Duo/Quad Core because I would not have the money to upgrade all at once.

Oh oh and, I think my Hard drive is SATA1 does that mean I'll have to upgrade it too or will the motherboard be able to handle it.

Thanks in advance,

Raziel-Zero.

07-01-2007, 03:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Raziel-Zero True Techie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 175	Core 2 Duo upgrade G'day everyone, First off I just registered . I have decided that it is about time to upgrade my P4 3.2 GHz. I have a few questions regarding compatibility. Firstly, my current motherboard has a 775 LGA socket, does this automatically mean that it will accommodate a Core 2 Duo or are there further issues? It is a Intel D915PWK model. I am actually quite worried about my motherboard because Intel does not seem to have any documentation for it on their website. I bought it in 2004 when I first got my terrible little Packard-Bell before I knew anything about computers. Also, would it be worth going for a QX6700 or would an E6700 suffice and would my mobo take both? And lastly, if I do upgrade my motherboard which would you recommend? It would need to be compatible with a P4 and a Core 2 Duo/Quad Core because I would not have the money to upgrade all at once. Oh oh and, I think my Hard drive is SATA1 does that mean I'll have to upgrade it too or will the motherboard be able to handle it. Thanks in advance, Raziel-Zero. Last edited by Raziel-Zero; 07-01-2007 at 04:55 AM.