problem with early type i5 and needing a new motherboard but which one

[mcrook64]

hi
I have a early intel i5 and my motherboard is on the way out I brought a motherboard form pcworld but the cpu don't fit into it its a bit larger than the cpu holder so which motherboard should I get.
Best regards
Michael

 

[Charlie98]

We need to know which specific CPU you have... to be able to pick the correct socket type.

 

[infoiltrator]

There are four generations of I5, the first is 1156, the second and third 1155, and the fourth 1150.
What does your CPU SAY?

 

[CHARLIEBORG]

There are four generations of I5, the first is 1156, the second and third 1155, and the fourth 1150.
What does your CPU SAY?

I have the 1156, looking for a good MB too.

 

[piasabird]

Intel Xeon comes to mind?

New Egg has almost no motherboards fitting this description.

Assuming it is 1156.

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us...6-thermal-guide.html?wapkw=cpu+i5+socket+1156

 

[infoiltrator]

http://3btech.net/motherboards-1156.html