Would a core2 quad processor run on asus P5LD2-VM

[meographer]

Can a core 2 quad processor be connected to a asus P5LD2-VM MOTHERBOARD if not why the socket size is essentially the same

 

[brispuss]

No.

Core 2 Quad CPU's will not work on this motherboard because they are not supported by the 945G chipset used on this motherboard.

Core 2 Quad CPU's require at least a G33 chipset.

 

[bambiboom]

Can a core 2 quad processor be connected to a asus P5LD2-VM MOTHERBOARD if not why the socket size is essentially the same

meogrpaher,

As far as I can tell, here's the situation:

ASUS P5LD2-VM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131545

> and which uses LGA775 including : "Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo / Pentium EE / Pentium"

>Based on the M/B FSB and 945G chipset, the compatible processor are:

http://ark.intel.com/products/27720/Intel-82945G-Memory-Controller#@compatibility

> which are Pentium, Pentium D, and Core 2 Duo. I think the best CPU will be the Core2 Duo E6700, 2-core @ 2.66GHz.

I have a Dell Dimension E520 with a Core2 Duo E6700 2-core @ 2.66GHz Originally a Pentium D 830). With decent graphics cards, and HD's, these systems can be completely useful for working tasks, though I would say probably not good for gaming given the CPU clock speeds and the RAM is DDR2 667, which is slow and runs very hot.

In my view, it would be wiser use of time and costs, to change this board to a more modern LGA1155 or 1150 and use an i3, i5, or i7. You can also buy used systems like a Dell Optiplex 960 i5 3.0GHz for under $150. A QX6800 CPU can cost $120 alone.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Optiplex-980-Tower-i5-660-3-3GHZ-4GB-250GB-DVDRW-PC-003-/391044391445?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5b0c0fe215&nma=true&si=WS2A5oqWa9MFdOzmP1Tqr6M2qQY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

> a completed listing for an Optiplex 980 4-core i5 880 @ 3.33GHz sold for$129. Ce aware the GPU needs to be compact in these systems. Another choice I like even more is the Dell Precision T3500 beautifully made and you can buy these with up a 6-core Xeon w3690 @ 2.47 /3.73Ghz- though that's on the $500-600 range. Here's one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Precision-T3500-Quad-Core-XEON-W3580-3-33GHz-12GB-300G-DVD-Windows-7-Pro-A8-/311260557706?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item487893318a

> with the W3580 4-cores @ 3.33 / 3.6Ghz, sold for $187.
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Cheers,

BambiBoom

HP z420 (2014) > Xeon E5-1620 quad core @ 3.6 / 3.8GHz > 24GB DDR3 ECC 1600 RAM > Quadro K2200 (4GB) > Intel 730 480GB > Western Digital Black WD1003FZEX 1TB> M-Audio 192 sound card > Linksys AE3000 USB WiFi > 2X Dell Ultrasharp U2715H 2560 X 1440 > Windows 7 Professional 64 >
[ Passmark Rating = 4402 > CPU= 9280 / 2D= 797 / 3D=3480 / Mem= 2558 / Disk= 4498]

Dell Precision T5500 > Xeon X5680 six -core @ 3.33 / 3.6GHz, 24GB DDR3 ECC 1333 > Quadro 4000 (2GB ) > Samsung 840 250GB /WD RE4 Enterprise 1TB > M-Audio 192 sound card > Linksys WMP600N PCI WiFi > Windows 7 Professional 64> HP 2711x (1920 X 1440)
[ Passmark system rating = 3339 / CPU = 9347 / 2D= 684 / 3D= 2030 / Mem= 1871 / Disk= 2234]

 

[Preymantas]

For what it's worth, with the latest BIOS updates installed I got my P5LD2-VM and my P5L-MX both running X8600 chips without issue at roughly 3Ghz(2.93).