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Is the Intel Q6700 and QX6700 interchangable?

Aug 9, 2011 10:12 PM

I am looking for a new motherboard, and I don't want to upgrade my CPU, as my QX6700 is plenty fast.

A lot of motherboards list Q6700 as compatible, but not the QX6700.
Yet they do list the QX6800 as compatible.

So I'm wondering if it is safe to buy a motherboard that lists the Q6700 as compatible, and put in my QX6700.

Q6700:
http://ark.intel.com/products/30790

QX6700:
http://ark.intel.com/products/28028

Comparison of 2 CPUs:
http://ark.intel.com/compare/28028,30790

dmmutti dmmutti

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Yes, it will work just fine if the QX6800 is supported. Your QX6700 is the 'extreme' version and the same as the QX6800 except for a lower clock speed.

However, why do you want to replace your mobo without upgrading your CPU? The socket is totally dead (sinking money into it now wouldn't allow for any potential upgrades) and 5 years old.

edit: changed some wording

brad3326 brad3326
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@brad3326:

Thanks for the reply on the compatibility.

Regarding keeping the same socket mobo, I really don't want to spend more than I have to, and the Quad-Core Unlocked CPU has no issues running anything I throw at it, including the most graphic intensive games. I would have to spend a lot to get something better (as this CPU totally rocks), I just want more features out of my motherboard at the moment.

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@dmmutti: I guess what I meant is, what features do you need out of a new mobo? You might just be able to add an expansion card to get them for cheaper which will also be able to transferred to the next computer

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@brad3326:

The mobo I have has a PCIe slot that runs at 4X, and DDR2 (2GB Max).

I just purchased a new Video Card, and would like it in a PCIe 16X slot.
I also want the ability to add more memory than 2GB, preferably DDR3 as it is faster and actually cheaper than DDR2.

dmmutti dmmutti
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@dmmutti: Ah yeah for that it may make sense to buy a new board. Especially with LGA775 being able to do DDR3. A quick look on newegg shows LGA775 are surprisingly cheap, excellent.

brad3326 brad3326
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@brad3326: My thoughts exactly. Thanks again :)

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