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03-Jan-2010, 09:02 PM #1
Switching processors help
hey, i currently own a PC with an ATX micro motherboard, it holds a E6300 intel core 2 duo (775 socket) 2 .8 ghz . will i be able to remove this processor and insert an E8700 3.16 ghz (775 socket) . will this process go smoothly?

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03-Jan-2010, 09:21 PM #2
You need to post the exact mb you are using; atx micro means next to nothing.

It is the same thing as saying I have a car; can I fit a 426 hemi in it? Maybe yes and maybe no.
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04-Jan-2010, 12:13 AM #3
ooo i thought the socket would be enough. sorry i cannot give you further information about the motherboard until i actually get the computer, the manufacturers only had this information

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=140370321381

sorry for inconvience,
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