total noooooob question

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when choosing a new mobo and processor
does the fsb of the mobo and processor have to be the same ?

cheers, im hiding in the other room now lol
 
It might be easier if you give an example of which CPU and motherboard you are thinking of. But yes, you'd need the motherboard to be capable of supporting the CPU e.g. an E2200 has a FSB of 800mhz, a P35 based motherboard supports that FSB and all the way up to 1333mhz. Be aware though that just because the motherboard supports more than the required FSB it won't automatically support the CPU - check here with an example if you are unsure.
 
so in looking at
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 LGA775 'Wolfdale' 3.00GHz (1333FSB)

to go into

Asus P5Q-E Intel P45 (Socket 775 ) (1600FSB)
 
yes it does if you are unsure most of the mobo makers will have a supported cpu list on there web pages showing what cpus can go in what board.

also mobo tend to be backward compatable in that a 800fsb chip will work on 1066fsb board etc.
 
mosleypup said:
so in looking at
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 LGA775 'Wolfdale' 3.00GHz (1333FSB)

to go into

Asus P5Q-E Intel P45 (Socket 775 ) (1600FSB)
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That would be absolutely fine, it should make a nice combination for overclocking as well if you've got decent Ram (PC8000 or PC8500 - anything beyond that is probably overkill since that could take you to ~4ghz).
 
many thanks guys
im sure i will be back asking stupid questions when it comes to build time
btw
i know theres google to get answers but i find it easier and more comforting comming here and asking first hand and getting first hand answers off people.
i know some people get annoyed and say do a search etc
many thanks
 
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