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Hello,
I have an Intel D945GTPLR based computer. The current processor is a Celeron D. I would like to change it to a Pentium D, but since it is not manufactured anymore I am thinking of a Core Duo. The problem is Core Duo is not listed as a compatible processor (http://www.intel.com/support/motherb.../CS-026628.htm). On the other hand I know there are some D945 based motherboards that are compatible with Core Duo. I wrote to Intel but I did not receive any answer so far.
Thank you.
More than likely, a pentium D is going to be as high as you can go. the Core 2 Duo's are very finicky about older platforms. the 965 seems to be the lowest board that is fully supported, so if you can't find the Core 2 Duo on that list of compatible processors, chances are it's not compatible. Sorry.
The 945 chipset should support core2duo cpus, but make sure to update to the latest bios first.
http://compare.intel.com/pcc/showcha...&culture=en-US
Thank you for your answers.
I have received an answer from Intel. Not compatible, no explanation.
I found this on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_C..._compatibility
Thank you.
certain intel 945 boards are core2duo compatible, just not yours.
http://www.intel.com/support/motherb.../line_c2dp.htm
It probably has to do with voltage support/regulation.Quote:
Desktop Boards
Intel® Core™2 Duo processor-based boards
* Intel® Desktop Board D945GCCR
* Intel® Desktop Board D945GCL
* Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL
* Intel® Desktop Board D945GCPE
* Intel® Desktop Board D946GZAB
* Intel® Desktop Board D946GZIS
* Intel® Desktop Board D946GZTS
* Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX
* Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2
* Intel® Desktop Board DG31PR
* Intel® Desktop Board DG33BU
* Intel® Desktop Board DG33FB
* Intel® Desktop Board DG33TL
* Intel® Desktop Board DG965MQ
* Intel® Desktop Board DG965MS
* Intel® Desktop Board DG965OT
* Intel® Desktop Board DG965PZ
* Intel® Desktop Board DG965RY
* Intel® Desktop Board DG965SS
* Intel® Desktop Board DG965WH
* Intel® Desktop Board DP35DP
* Intel® Desktop Board DP965LT
* Intel® Desktop Board DQ35JO
* Intel® Desktop Board DQ35MP
* Intel® Desktop Board DQ963FX
* Intel® Desktop Board DQ965CO
* Intel® Desktop Board DQ965GF
* Intel® Desktop Board DQ965WC
* Intel® Desktop Board DX38BT