CommanderCrazy Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 My motherboard is an Asus P5KPL C, and I am wondering what socket it uses. Another question, Should I upgrade?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_frost_ Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 If I remember right... it's 775. Do you have a problem with lags or why do you ask for upgrade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illiad86 Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 ya, it's 775 :smile: What CPU do you have in it now? Ya could get a Core 2 Quad but that's as far as you'll go with that board...i7s use the new socket and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderCrazy Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 I have a Quad ATM, its just a 2.5ghz though. Thats why I want an upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik005 Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I don't know if a upgrade is possible, better socket 775 Quadcores are expensive. You have a Q8300 or Q9300 right? The only 775 upgrade that would be worth it would be a Q9550 or Q9650. But in my opinion saving up for a i5-750 system is much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illiad86 Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I have a Quad ATM, its just a 2.5ghz though. Thats why I want an upgrade. That stock? Why don't you just overclock it to 3 GHz? Free upgrade :biggrin: Mine's at 2.5GHz right now....used to be at 3.2GHz with no drastic temperature changes...but it's an AMD chip. I know Intel's can run hella hotter than AMD, but going up 30% shouldn't do anything. I'd ask someone else about how to go on about overclocking one of those, as I've only done AMD chips. I'm sure it's pretty similar to AMD though...turn up the bus speed, etc....but I'm not sure if you have to turn up the voltage for anything or change anything with the RAM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marthos Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 About the cheapest bestest ish cpu you could go for at the mo is the Intel Q9650 (3gig x 4 & a 12 mb cache) they were pricy but are coming down now that Intels new range (the I7 etc) are out. Other than that its the Extreme range but they still got prices that make you go ouch. Your boards full specs: SpecificationsCPU Intel Socket 775 Core™2 Quad/Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Duo/Pentium® Extreme/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Celeron 400 Processors Support Intel® next generation 45nm CPUIntel® Hyper-Threading Technology readySupport Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) Chipset Intel G31 ICH7 Front Side Bus 1333/1066/800 MHz Memory 2 x240-pin DIMM, Max. 4 GB, DDR2 1066*/800/667 Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel memory architecture *Overclock support Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe x16 1 x PCIe x1 3 x PCI Storage Southbridge 1 xUltraDMA 100/66 4 xSATA 3 Gb/s ports LAN PCIe Gigabit LAN Audio ALC662 High Definition Audio 6 -Channel CODEC Audio Jack-detect Technology USB 8 USB 2.0 ports Overclocking Features Intelligent overclocking tools- ASUS CPU Lock Free- CPU Multiplier SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)- FSB tuning from 133MHz to 500MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Special Features ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan Regulator Protection DRAM Burnt proof Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x Parallel 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x LAN(RJ45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 1 x COM port 6 -Channel Audio I/O Internal I/O Connectors 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector Speaker connector 1 x4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 24-pin EATX12V Power connector Front panel audio connectorChassis Intrusion connectorCD/AUX audio inSystem Panel Connector BIOS 8 Mb Flash ROM Special H/W write production DMI 2.0AMI BIOS WfM 2.0 SM BIOS 2.5 ACPI 2.0 Manageability WOL by PME,WOR by PME, WOR by Ring O/S Compatibility Windows Vista/XP/2003 sever/2000 & Windows Vista(64Bit)/XP(64Bit) Accessories User's manualx UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable x Floppy disk drive cable x SATA cable SATA power cable I/O Shield Support CD DriversASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate UtilityBundled Software Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 inch x7 inch ( 30.5 cm x17.8 cm ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderCrazy Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 The current one I have is a Q6600. :whistling: Came with the computer... Do you know if I can get an application-type thing for overclocking or do I have t go through BIOS?Trust me, heat is not a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illiad86 Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Windows based overclocking applications...ugh, I don't really like those. It's easy to do it in the BIOS :smile: Prolly plenty of articles on your chip, Q6600 is a popular one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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