Yes, it can. But DDR3 memory support is not a CPU feature. For DDR3 support chipset is responsible. For instance, Intel x48 has DDR3 support (depends on brand as well) and it works with Intel Core 2 Duo.
Yes,it works with Intel 945
The Intel corporation says yes, it supports core 2 Duo processor.
Intel celeron is the lowest processor Intel offers. Below is the list from best to worst: Intel core i7 Intel core i5 Intel core 2 quad Intel core 2 duo Intel core 2 solo Intel pentium Intel celeron For laptops: Intel core i7 Intel core 2 extreme Intel core 2 quad Intel core 2 duo Intel centrino Intel pentium Intel celeron
The Intel P45SG can support the Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Quad, and is an all-around solid board.
It's actually opposite support. Windows Xp Pro sp2 will work just fine with Intel core 2 quad.
The Intel Core Duo.
the Intel core 2 quad
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In terms of performance, The Intel Core i5 out-performs the Intel Core 2 Duo. So if you have the money, go for the i5.
E8500.
´Dual core' just means that there are 2 separate cores in the CPU. Intel has made dual core pentuim 4, core duo and core 2 duo CPUs. ´Core 2 Duo´ is just one type of dual core CPU that Intel has made.