motherboard - Received a RAMPAGE IV FORMULA MOBO. Possible CPU Socket problems

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2014-07
  • Tantan

    I recently received a Rampage IV Formula MOBO in a trade. From everything I read online this seems like a pretty nice piece of hardware.

    There's one thing I'm worried about though. It appears as though the socket where the CPU goes might have some bent/missing pins. I'm not exactly a computer expert and I wanted to know if this could be any sort of problem. I would post a picture but I apparently don't have enough rep for that...

    Also, if I did want to move my current rig onto the new MOBO would it even be worth it?

    MY CURRENT COMPUTER SPECS

    i3-3220 CPU

    8GB DDR3 RAM

    GeForce GTX460 GPU

    With a Biostar MOBO!

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  • Pure.Krome

    I have an ASUS P5N-EM HDMI motherboard. Currently, it's using an oldish P4 cpu. Works fine.

    I just received a spankin' new Core2 Quad Processor Q8400 a few mins ago. Unopened, in the box.

    I have no idea if this cpu will work in my motherboard. My motherboard is a Socket LGA775, though. I'm running the latest BIOS (for my mobo) which is version 4.01. That said, I don't think the CPU is listed on any documentation. I'm worried that it won't work .. and if so .. why would that be?! The mobo is around 8 months old, i think.

    Thoughts?


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  • Stefan Thyberg

    The processor probably just wasn't out when the motherboard was made, it should work fine.

    CONFIRMED: It's compatible with all Core 2 Quad processors.

  • 8088

    Confirmed from the ASUS page for your board:

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    LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in LGA775 package. It also can support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU.

    The CPU-Upgrades list for your motherboard: ASUS P5N-EM HDMI,
    last updated Mar 2, 2009, does not show Q8400, though it shows E8400.

  • JFV

    Here's NewEgg.com's product page for this motherboard. It looks like you should be able to use your new CPU!

    Here are the Cliff's Notes:

    Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type     LGA 775
CPU Type    Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo
FSB     1333/1066MHz
Supported CPU Technologies  Hyper-Threading Technology

    -JFV