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Old 19-04-2008, 10:59 AM
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Hi, I'm considering upgrading my PC's CPU from an e6300 (1.8 Ghz core 2 duo) to an e8400 3.0 Ghz core 2 duo.

My motherboard is an MS-7301, PC was a Packard Bell stock built which I've added a 500W PSU to and have ordered an 8800GTS 512mb for.

Will my mobo be compatible? What about the BIOS? I', a total novice at CPUs and was just looking for some advice!

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Your board is compatable with the E8400 so it should just be a straight swop
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Will I need to upgrade the BIOS? Better safe than sorry?

Its a Phoenix 3.03 atm. Latest upgrade is 3.7.
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Well according to your specs it states that you can run anE8400 but makes no mention of having to upgrade the bios, so at this mo intime id say no
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MS-7301 natively supports 1066 FSB. Should work fine out of the box.
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I have this exact same setup and have just upgraded from core 2 duo 6600 (2.4mghz) to an e8400. As soon as put the e8400 and start, the system hangs straight away. I put the 6600 back in and everything is fine. Is this a chip problem do you think, or a basic incompatibility problem?

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Incompatibility, most likely. Throw in the 6600, flash the BIOS and see if you can't run the 8400.
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It won't run in the motherboard without some messing about.

Flashing the bios in this instance will sort the vrm settings for the cpu (probably - check with the manufacturer) but it won't work without the fsb being overclocked from it's stock 266mhz (quad pumped - 1066mhz) to 333mhz (quad pumped - 1333mhz).

So as it stands, no, it won't work in the motherboard.
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I have this exact same setup and have just upgraded from core 2 duo 6600 (2.4mghz) to an e8400. As soon as put the e8400 and start, the system hangs straight away. I put the 6600 back in and everything is fine. Is this a chip problem do you think, or a basic incompatibility problem?

thanks for your help

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You're basically seeing the problem I'm quoting in my previous post Bob.

The 6600 is a 1066mhz fsb cpu. The motherboard natively runs, max, a 1066mhz fsb. The E8400 runs on a 1333mhz fsb.

That's why it's not working. If possible, you'll need to overclock the fsb from 266mhz to 333mhz.
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i agree with alex.
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Originally Posted by matthewforu View Post
i agree with alex.
Thats a pointless post.
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