Is the e8500 compatible with my Gigabyte 965p-s3?

[NilknarfLP]

According to this website, the 965p-s3 is compatible with core 2 duo. But this website says that the board is compatible with processors only up to a 1066 MHz FSB, whereas the e8500 has a 1333 MHz FSB. I can't get my computer to post with the e8500, but it posts fine with my older pentium d 955 extreme. I'm guessing i need a new mobo too??

Thanks

 

[Mitwang]

Do you have the latest BIOS?

http://www.giga-byte.com.tw/Su...el.aspx?ProductID=2321

If your board is Rev 3.3 it looks like it should support the E8500 with a newer BIOS.

 

[NilknarfLP]

How do i find out what Rev it is?

 

[NilknarfLP]

Nvm I found it, it's rev 1.0

Any recommendations on a stable and future-proof motherboard that would be compatible with a 1333 MHz FSB? Cheaper is obviously better, plus I don't plan on doing any overclocking

 

[Mitwang]

The Gigabyte EP35-DS3L (http://www.newegg.com/Product/...?Item=N82E16813128337) seems to be the popular choice these days.

I used it in my most recent build (E8400 CPU) and I'm very happy with it.

 

[NilknarfLP]

That looks pretty reasonable, but I'm worried that my memory might also be outdated. That motherboard says it supports "Memory Standard: DDR2 1200(OC)/1066/800". Does that mean my DDR2 667 won't work on that board? Seems like most mobos now only support DDR2 1200/1066 judging by the popular items on newegg. Thanks for all your help btw.

 

[Roguestar]

Your memory will be supported just fine. That motherboard is infact showing off by listing high-end speeds (non-JDEC rated, infact, other than the 800) of DDR2 that it can handle. The DDR2-667 is all you need (bare minimum tbqh) to run a processor with an FSB of 1333MHz.