i975X & Conroe compatibility? Posted on 18/04/2006 at 13:26 by Marc
Released at the end of last year, the Intel 975X chipset is the heart of Intel's high end platform. This situation will continue with the release of the Conroe but also with the Kentsfield (quad core) as this chipset is compatible. Compatible chipset doesn't however mean compatible motherboard. A couple of modifications will apparently be required for current motherboards.
Interrogated about the Conroe support by current i975X motherboards, ABIT, Gigabyte and MSI confirmed us that Intel's new processor will only be supported with a new revision of the PCB (Gigabyte) or new products (ABIT, MSI). Products availability will be in May for ABIT, early June for MSI and May/June for Gigabyte.
The last unknown is ASUSTeK's P5WD2-E Premium. This motherboard is currently under tests to find out whether if it is compatible or not with the Conroe's current revision.
Released at the end of last year, the Intel 975X chipset is the heart of Intel's high end platform. This situation will continue with the release of the Conroe but also with the Kentsfield (quad core) as this chipset is compatible. Compatible chipset doesn't however mean compatible motherboard. A couple of modifications will apparently be required for current motherboards.