chef 3750 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Sorry for my ignorance, but will an intel i3 chip fit a motherboard which is already running intel core 2 duo chipset? Or do I have to have a specific motherboard with a specific cradle for the new i3 chip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaefurr 1337 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I highly doubt it, most i3's use socket LGA 1155, while core 2 duos usually use LGA 775. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef 3750 Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 Crap! That sucks. Does that mean I need an entirely new motherboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaefurr 1337 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Yeah.. that is if you plan on getting anything other than what your current socket type is in your current motherboard. Rule of thumb is usually pick a CPU, then a motherboard 2nd that supports the CPU, and go from there. Why do you ask, have a spare i3 laying around? depending on what you want you can pick up a cheap motherboard for $40-50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef 3750 Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Yeah, just got an i3, but now I haven't anywhere to put it. Damn! I will look into a new motherboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantaxp7 190 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 It definitely will not in a lga775 Take a look at the socket types, there are different types of i3's with different socket types as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenH 16 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 And you'll probably need new RAM... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaefurr 1337 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Yeah, just got an i3, but now I haven't anywhere to put it. Damn! I will look into a new motherboard. Ah ok, just check the socket type, probably 1150, 1155 ,1156, and get a motherboard with the same socket and you'll be good to go, if you want to use the same RAM as well, you will need to make sure the motherboard supports your speed of ram too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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