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Originally Posted by kramer
Im a little confused. If I buy an intel motherboard does the chipset need to be compatible with anything.
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Yes, of course.
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Originally Posted by kramer
Like the processor.
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Yes, the chipset
must support the CPU you're planning to use.
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Originally Posted by kramer
If so how do I find the chipset of the processor.
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When you find a motherboard you like, go to the manufacturer's web site and look for the CPU compatibility list. It'll tell you exactly which processors are supported by that motherboard.
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Originally Posted by kramer
Or is all I need to know the socket, fsb, and stuff.
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You do need to know that "stuff", but since the manufacturer's already have the CPU compatibility lists on their web sites, you just go there and match the CPU to the motherboard.
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