1333 proc on 1066 mobo

[bfk1298]

Hello,
im now -
E6600
GA-945GCM-S2L
2 GB PC2-6400 , 2 GB PC2-5300
460 watt Cooler Master
TX2 CM cpu cooler

Guys , im planning to upgrade my proc from duo to quad Q8400. My mo-bo can support the proc ?

 

[rolli59]

No http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=2669

 

[bfk1298]

how about Q6600 ?

 

[rolli59]

No according to the previously posted link.

 

[FinneousPJ]

Just go for new CPU/MOBO/RAM.

 

[bfk1298]

Just go for new CPU/MOBO/RAM.

yeh,, after re-check , my mobo only can support duo....
so, going totally upgrade for new rig

 

[bfk1298]

Best answer selected by bfk1298.

 

[rolli59]

Yep even budget lga1155 pentium CPU's will outperform what you have.