Will This Motherboard Support This CPU?

I'm going to be using this mobo and was wondering if it will support this CPU? I'm pretty sure it does as it says that it can support Pentium 4 processors but it doesn't really say anything about supporting Pentium D processors (dual core).

CPU - http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/93109

Mobo - http://www.redstore.com/fx/prc_gen.php?genre=PC&cat=MOT&subcat=mot&subcat2=lga775 (ASROCK Mobo, 4th down the list)


HK

 

Please see this link for the CPU support list of this motherboard. There are NO Pentium Ds on this list.

Even if there were, I would advise against this! Most motherboards that support Dual-core processors have both cores using the same bus, which limits the benefits you can see from a dual core. Therefore, you have to be very careful in your motherboard purchase, especially on a good deal.

Also, the Pentium D is just that; a pentium processor. It has the same limitations as a single core (power consumption; heat generation) pentium processor. You'd see much better performance, as well as a lower total cost of ownership for a Core2Duo processor, I believe..

 

I do agree, the Core 2 Duo would be a much better move, although slightly more expensive. There is a reason why Pentium D's are dirt cheap... theyre bad.