Best Motheboard for Intel Core 2 Quad

[reeceparker205]

Hello, I have a Intel core 2 Quad and I am wanting to upgrade my motherboard to something that can hold more than 4gb RAM. What is the best (cheap) Motherboard for me ?

 

[Wolfshadw]

Here is a PC Part Picker List of motherboards I'd consider, but you'll have to check the CPU Support List of any of these that you might consider to make sure the Core2Quad you have is supported.

I would also note that these motherboards are ancient and likely in low supply (new) if available at all. You'll probably need to go used.

-Wolf sends

 

[The Paladin]

which core 2 Quad cpu is it ?
what ram do you have ? DDR2-??? mhz ?

 

[reeceparker205]

Thank you Wolfshadw I will take a look at that.

The Paladin..
I have Intel core 2 Quad Q6600 2.40GHz.
My RAM is ddr2.

 

[The Paladin]

here is a list of motherboard that have been designed to run your Q6600, I would start looking at eBay for one.
good hunting. I run a Q9400 and had a q6600 on it before and I love my Asus - P5QL/EPU motherboard, handles 8GB DDR2-800 Mhz like a champ.
not expensive to find in good working condition. but isn't a board for overclocking if that is what you had in mind with your Q6600 .
if your looking for a motherboard to use and overlock that Q6600 on it, then I suggest searching Toms's on the topic and find the most commonly recommended motherboard for that Q6600, likely it will run you a 100$ bill though.

http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/CPUs/Intel/Core_2_Quad/Q6600_motherboards.html

 

[Wolfshadw]

And for what it's worth, I'm currently running a Gigabyte GA-EP43-UD3L motherboard in one of my systems. That started with an E6600 and later upgraded to an Core2Quad Q8400 (also with 8GB of RAM).

-Wolf sends