P6t i3-530

[wew926]

is there any value in putting a i3-530 in an old p6t mob?

 

[jedimasterben]

There are no Core i3/5's that are compatible with an X58 board. You'll have to get either a P55 or an H55 to use an i3.

 

[wew926]

Thanks for confirming. Shortly after post the question I learned that only I7 chips can go on that board.

 

[jedimasterben]

Unfortunately. I think Intel was kinda dumb to split up the sockets like they did, but oh well, what can any of us do about it?