scapegoat_44 :
X38 motherboard doesn't support the memory type you've listed , you need to go a notch higher and get the X48 chipset to add Corsair 1600 MHz DDR3 memory and 2X PCIe2.0x16 slots ( SLI or CrossfireX , maybe
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Source :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_chipsets#Core_2_chipsets
Do you plan to use your system for maybe , two more years ?? . If no , donot spend the money on a dead socket like the LGA 775 . You would be better of with a SandyBridge platform .
Please list your full specs so that guys can help you . GL
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Right! Specs are as follows:
MB: Asus P5E3 Deluxe Wi-Fi AP @n
CPU: Intel Core2 Quad Q9300 (2.5GHz)
RAM: 2x2GB DDR3 Corsair PC3-10700H (p/n: CMX4GX3M2A1600C8)
Video: NVidia 9600GT (512MB)
HDD: WD7500AADS (750GB Green)
PSU: Corsair HX650W (650W, prof. series)
CPU cooler: CoolerMaster Sphere
DVD: 2xLG GS20NS10
Screen: 1xDELL U2211H (full HD), 1xFujitsu-Siemens L22W-8 (1680x1050)
The problem is that the Asus MoBo has decided to retire
so I need a replacement for the rest