- Jan 28, 2005
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I'm finally getting around to using the Abit AB9 Pro board I got new from the Egg for 50.00 a few months ago. This build is for someone who desperately needs an upgrade, so just about any CPU would be amazing to him. This board has the P965 chipset.
I know the Q6600 is a drop in CPU for the board since others that got the board from the Egg at the same time had no problems. I'm also looking at the E6750, BUT the FSB is 1333, the E6700, etc. The E8400 would be nice, but it's a 1333 FSB 45nm Wolfdale. I'm not sure about it dropping in without a bios update.
I don't have a spare Intel CPU that I can update the bios with, so I just want a CPU that will drop right in and work. I'm not sure which bios it currently has.
It won't be a heavy gamer PC, NO overclocking since I don't want to go through stability testing and maintenance with a overclocked PC that won't be mine. It will have HTPC and some video editing use. Video editing favors the Q6600, and may be the way to go if I can find a cheap Q6600
Thanks
I know the Q6600 is a drop in CPU for the board since others that got the board from the Egg at the same time had no problems. I'm also looking at the E6750, BUT the FSB is 1333, the E6700, etc. The E8400 would be nice, but it's a 1333 FSB 45nm Wolfdale. I'm not sure about it dropping in without a bios update.
I don't have a spare Intel CPU that I can update the bios with, so I just want a CPU that will drop right in and work. I'm not sure which bios it currently has.
It won't be a heavy gamer PC, NO overclocking since I don't want to go through stability testing and maintenance with a overclocked PC that won't be mine. It will have HTPC and some video editing use. Video editing favors the Q6600, and may be the way to go if I can find a cheap Q6600
Thanks