motherboard - Received a RAMPAGE IV FORMULA MOBO. Possible CPU Socket problems
2014-07
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!
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?
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.
Confirmed from the ASUS page for your board:
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.
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