Can most core 2 duo boards support core 2 quad processors?

[TrueKnight]

Isn't the socket the same? 775? I have a Q6600 and I was wondering if it would run. Anyone have any experience? Thanks.

 

[o1die]

All you need to do is check the ecs website. It should have a cpu support section next to each motherboard. It will probably work, but don't expect ecs boards to overclock. Some do, some don't. It's a low end board with fewer bios options.

 

[TrueKnight]

i just tried it and it works. on the ecs website it doesn't say it supports quad2core cpus. i had this pulled from a dell and i don't intend to oc. thx

 

[PeteRoy]

Whats up with all the Q6600 threads? Are they being given free?

 

[VirtualLarry]

Originally posted by: PeteRoy
Whats up with all the Q6600 threads? Are they being given free?

It's soon to be halloween. I hear they're being given out this year. Hit up Silicon Valley.