No. Older chipsets, such as the Intel 945 and older do not have the necessary support for a Core 2 Duo processor, even though they are often found on boards with an LGA775 socket. They also do not have the proper Front Side Bus speed, so even if the processor ran, it wouldn't reach its proper speed.
Processors don't connect to a motherboard, there are installed in a socket. What determines if a processor is compatible is the type of processor... PGA(AMD most of the time) or LGA(Intel) and the ammount of pins that are on the motherboard/processor.
No, it's Intel CPU Based Motherboard
An LGA 775 socket motherboard (desktop)
Dozens of motherboard models are capable of supporting an Intel Pentium Dual-Core.
Unfortunately, no. AMD uses the Pin Grid Array socket system, where the processor has many pins that fit into holes on the motherboard. Intel, on the other hand, uses what is called the Land Grid Array socket system, where there are many pins on the motherboard's processor socket that connect with contacts on the processor. They're completely reverse systems, and attempting to use one with the other will result in severe, unrepairable damage to both the processor and the motherboard. Please do not attempt to use any Intel processor with a motherboard that uses AMD processors, or vice-versa.
Yes. The GA-6BXC can support any Slot 1 Intel Pentium II or Pentium III processor. For the faster Pentium IIIs, you will need to purchase a "slotket" to convert a Socket 370 processor to the Slot 1 interface.
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The Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Dual-Core Processor fits in an motherboard with a socket type of LGA 775. If you are purchasing a motherboard for this type of CPU, make sure you purchase a CPU that clearly indicates that it is for Intel processors with a socket type of LGA 775.
No...the Gigabyte 945GCM-S2C motherboard has the Intel LGA 775 processor socket (which only supports the Pentium, Celeron, Core 2 Duo etc.). The Intel Core i7 requires the LGA 1366 processor socket or the LGA 1156 socket, depending on which model you have.
The Intel corporation says yes, it supports core 2 Duo processor.
No sorry the Dell Optiplex 780 can't support a i7, it would have to be a 1155, 1156, 1366 socket compatible motherboard, but your options would be a Intel Core 2 Quad like a Q6700, upwards. Your Dell has a 775 socket.
Socket PAC418 is a 418 pin microprocessor socket designed to interface an Intel Itanium processor to the rest of the computer (usually via the motherboard). It provides both an electrical interface as well as physical support. This socket is designed to support a microprocessor module.