cpu

[KOPE]

I have just bought a secondhand HP DC7600 sff and was very upset that my asus P5LD2 rev 2.01 will run a core2duo e6700 etc but the DC7600 won't is there any way to upgrade it to run a core2 duo

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

The best processor the dc7600 can run is the Pentium D 945 or 950. 

The only difference between the 945 and 950 is the 950 supports Virtualization.

Many have tried various core2's, none have succeeded.

[KOPE]

Thanks, this is what I expected as I have the asus with later spec which runs core2 looks like I need a dc7700 or dc7800 for them to run

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

Yes some Intel 945 chipset motherboards can run some low end core2 duo (1066 Mhz) processors, but unfortunately not the dc7600.

I'd go for the dc7800.  That's what I have.  Mine came with the C2D E8300.

You should be able to pick up a used dc7800 on eBay very inexpensively.

It can also run W10.  That is what I am running on mine.

[KOPE]

ok thanks, I have a couple of better machines so I'll pass this one on

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Anytime.

Glad to have been of assistance.