Will I need a whole new motherboard to update an AMD Duron Processor to an Intel Core 2 Duo?
Tomthedude asked:
I want to update my outdated computer, an AMD Duron. I want an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and I was wondering if I would need a new motherboard. Is it a difficult process, upgrading the processor? Is there a high chance of problems?
-Tom-
I want to update my outdated computer, an AMD Duron. I want an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and I was wondering if I would need a new motherboard. Is it a difficult process, upgrading the processor? Is there a high chance of problems?
-Tom-
you will need a new motherboard based on socket 775 for the core 2 duo, and it isn’t all that hard upgrading, just follow directions on manuals that come with the parts, and it will be easy, and there shouldn’t be any major problems if you follow the directions correctly.
AMD and INTEL use different motherboard sockets, so yes, you will have to get a new one. It isn’t hard. All motherboards come with a manual and mounting screws. Just ***** out the screws, remove old boards, put new one in, ***** it in place, and finished!!!
Make sure the new motherboard has the correct socket to be used for your video card. There isn’t a high chance of problems unless you don’t research the topic a lot. Make sure you discharge yourself on something metal before you touch anything in the computer or you may fry it with static.
Wait a month. The Intel Nehalem cpus are supposed to debut in September. The 8 core 2.66 Nehalem that is supposed to be around $350 dusts the fastest cpu out right now, the $1400 Intel QX9770 Extreme Quad. Even if you dont want to go with the new cpus the current ones will drop in price. Of course you have to change boards to run the Intel. Will also have to reinstall the OS. But-it will be worth it.
Anyone building that wants to keep their new rig for 3 years or more should really wait and base it on the new Nehalem cpu on an X58 board–20-30% fastest than the cpus out now!
Short answer, yep! AMD is different from Intel an Intel processor won’t fit into a AMD mobo socket. AMD uses an AM2+ mobo socket and Intel uses a LGA775 socket. Here’s how to replace the mobo.
Wow that is the first time i have ever known anyone to ask that question. well Hommie that is comparable to putting a boat motor in a car. one it aint gonna fit and two it aint gonna work.
I recommend you have a trained tech to handle the upgrade of your motherboard/CPU since you don’t want to end with a dead cpu/motherboard because you don’t know you might be doing wrong. They’re expensive so save your time, money and headaches and let the trained tech do all the dirty works.
You might be better to just upgrade completly. Look for a barebones unit. That is a computer with the MB, CPU, case and power supply, normally all installed and ready to add your HDD, CD or DVD, RAM and O/S. Main reason to go this route is that with your old board, you will still be limited with the amount of RAM you can add, plus it’s probably old PC133 RAM which runs slow. Best places to find barebones is at 3BTech.net or tigerdirect.com