Is this mobo Conroe compatible?

[joealtus]

I'm looking to buy a Core2 motherboard. I think this is the one used in the Anandtech review, but I've seen messages that say only certain versions of this board is Conroe capable. True? How do you know if it's the right version?

Intel D975XBX

 

[996GT2]

Yes, only the "Bad Axe" revision with the changes to the VRM are compatible

 

[BassBomb]

woah 3 pci express slots

 

[n7]

Originally posted by: BassBomb
woah 3 pci express slots

Yeah & only 2 PCI slots, which means only one if CF (dual slot cooler) is used

I need a PCI slot for my sound card & my PCI video card since CF/SLI don't don't support multi displays still.

 

[soydios]

The Asus P5W-DH Deluxe is also Conroe-compatible. I'll be picking one up within a week, hopefully.

 

[joealtus]

Originally posted by: 996GT2
Yes, only the "Bad Axe" revision with the changes to the VRM are compatible

so I guess the trick is to figure out if you are buying the right rev before placing the order.