Putting an Intel Pentium Dual-Core in an 1155 Socket Motherboard?

[GamingDaemon]

Hi Folks,

NewEgg seems to distinguish between motherboards that support the Intel Core i3-2xxx processors and the Intel Pentium Dual Core processors like the G620T.

Can I put the G620T into a motherboard like this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131712

It's an ASUS P8H67-M LE (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 motherboard.

Or, am I limited to only the 1 or 2 motherboards listed by NewEgg?

Thanks in advance...

 

[BonzaiDuck]

Hi Folks,

NewEgg seems to distinguish between motherboards that support the Intel Core i3-2xxx processors and the Intel Pentium Dual Core processors like the G620T.

Can I put the G620T into a motherboard like this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131712

It's an ASUS P8H67-M LE (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 motherboard.

Or, am I limited to only the 1 or 2 motherboards listed by NewEgg?

Thanks in advance...

First, that processor -- the "Pentium Dual Core" -- is a Socket-1155 processor, and the P8H67-M LE motherboard is a socket-1155 motherboard. That's at least a clue.

But in all cases -- go back to the NewEgg page, find the "Manufacturer's product page" -- and navigate from there to a CPU-compatibility-list for the motherboard.

There may be no guarantee in some circumstances -- appearance of the processor following the motherboard release at its "end-of-life" for instance -- that it will be on that list. However, if a similar processor using the same type of core and die-size is listed, then there is a very good chance it will work. Even so -- update the BIOS if the processor followed the board.

 

[IGemini]

Broad answer: yes. But depending on what BIOS version the board has preloaded, an update may be necessary with a supported CPU before installing the intended CPU. The reviews are no help as to what version the BIOS ships with, but since the BIOS version was made three months ago, current stock might support the CPU.

When in doubt, check the manufacturer page.

 

[BonzaiDuck]

Broad answer: yes. But depending on what BIOS version the board has preloaded, an update may be necessary with a supported CPU before installing the intended CPU. The reviews are no help as to what version the BIOS ships with, but since the BIOS version was made three months ago, current stock might support the CPU.

When in doubt, check the manufacturer page.

Well, on something like that -- I'm inclined to point someone to the info that's already there. Again, though, per the BIOS -- always the wise idea.

 

[GamingDaemon]

Broad answer: yes. But depending on what BIOS version the board has preloaded, an update may be necessary with a supported CPU before installing the intended CPU. The reviews are no help as to what version the BIOS ships with, but since the BIOS version was made three months ago, current stock might support the CPU.

When in doubt, check the manufacturer page.

Thank you. Yeah, I should have checked. So it appears that the 801 and beyond BIOS will work. Hopefully, the latest BIOS version, 803, is the BIOS that comes with the boards they sell today.

Is there any way to tell once the board has been delivered to me what version the BIOS is before booting it up?

 

[IGemini]

Is there any way to tell once the board has been delivered to me what version the BIOS is before booting it up?

The best bet is to check the BIOS chip near the SATA connectors. They might either paste a sticker or etch what BIOS version that's loaded on the board.

 

[GamingDaemon]

The best bet is to check the BIOS chip near the SATA connectors. They might either paste a sticker or etch what BIOS version that's loaded on the board.

Excellent. Thank you!

 

[GamingDaemon]

Does anyone have any recommendations for a microATX motherboard that has 2x SATA 3 slots, 4x SATA 2 slots, and 2x USB 3.0 ports?

I usually work with Gigabyte mobos, and was looking at this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128491. It's the Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3.

Or is the ASUS board better?