If I were to use a ECS G33T-M2, Socket 775 motherboard with either an Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 or an Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 will it work?
these are my system parts:
Ram: Patriot PDC21G6400LLK
2x 512 MB DDR2-800
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
320 GB, 7.200 RPM, 16 MB cache, SATA/300
DVD: Samsung SH-S183
Power Supply: Silverstone ST50EF-Plus
ATX 2.2, 500 Watt
Graphics Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 2600 Pro
w/ Silent Pipe II Cooling
Case: Coolermaster Centurion 5
Will I need to upgrade anything else? Should I get a 2x1gb ram instead of the 2x512mb?
2007-11-25 15:29:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
also if anyone has a motherboard to recommend that will go with my computer that would be great! Thanks!
2007-11-25 15:31:48 · update #1
should I upgrade to the 750W?
2007-11-25 15:45:19 · update #2
Yes.
But your power probably needs more (W).
2007-11-25 15:44:22 · answer #1 · answered by Unbreakable 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that motherboard will support your core 2. However, not ALL socket 775 motherboards will work with ALL 775 CPUs. I would, however, recommend moving away from ECS...good features but their quality isn't very good. With all high end hardware you're running, you should really go for something better than a $90 motherboard.
As far as ram: If you can afford it, you should definitely go with 2gb over 1gb.
Edit: you -might- want to think about getting a supply with more power, the 500 will probably be enough.
2007-11-25 23:42:53 · answer #2 · answered by Justin V 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In short: all Core 2 Duo are supported by your mobo.
For full specifications, follow the link:
http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/ecs_g33t/6.htm
About the other questions: 500W power are enough with a Coolermaster case - about memory my advice is to upgrade to 2x1 GB Corsair DDR2 at 800 MHZ - last but not least, keep Seagate for backup and replace with one (or two) Western Digital Raptor 150 GB.
2007-11-25 23:45:15 · answer #3 · answered by geek546 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah Core 2 Duos use Socket 775 architecture so it will work. It is better to get 2 strips of 1gb ram.
2007-11-25 23:34:30 · answer #4 · answered by mrperfect069 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes both these processors will work because they are socket 775 so you will be fine i would also recommend getting a good heat sink and fan
2007-11-25 23:34:23 · answer #5 · answered by jhennessey10 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋