can a Acer 915M08-G-8KS have a dual core

[Chris Martin]

hello all i bought a Acer 915M08-G-8KS on ebay recently and i have an intel pentium D dual core 3.0ghz and it is not compatible with my motherboard i was wondering if anyone knows a suitable dual core with 775lga slot that will fit, thanks all

 

[photonboy]

Hi,
I managed to figure out it's actually a FOXCONN motherboard. I went to the Foxconn support site for motherboards but this model was NOT in the list. Unfortunately, all other motherboards of this type have "NO FOUND DATA" when you query CPU support site.

*Now the question becomes WHAT ARE YOU DOING?

I'm guessing maybe your previous motherboard died so you looked for a simple fix. Now your CPU isn't compatible so you need to buy a different one.

I'm sorry to say I think it's time to cut your losses and get a new computer.

 

[Chris Martin]

my old pc was..well...ooold i thought this was an upgrade, thankyou so much for the reply and i now k now where i stand another new mobo for me...maybe one compatible with intel D dual core

 

[photonboy]

The only compatible board I can find was THIS one (reviews aren't great):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157337

Support: http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/G31M-GS/

Points:
1. You need to check the CPU compatibility chart at the above site for your exact CPU.

2. The other two boards listed under LGA775 had the following difference:
a) one was for an AGP video card (very old). All are PCIe now.
b) one supported DDR3 memory (I assume you have DDR2 memory?)

3. You'll need to reinstall Windows. If you need help you can PM me.

Summary:
- confirm CPU is compatible
- confirm you use DDR2 memory
- confirm you use PCIe video card (or don't mind the basic included Intel)

 

[Chris Martin]

yes that suits me perfectly, cpu should fit a pentium D dual core, i have DDR 2 and i am using an PCIe gpu, thankyou so much i shall grab one next payday

 

[Chris Martin]

and im good with installing windows, iv done it that many times hehe