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I want to know which company mainboard would be best for my Core 2 Quad Q6600. I dont like Intel. :icon_sad:

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Short, practical advice tied to the existing replies (for and anyone else looking at this thread years later).

The Q6600 is an Intel Core 2 Quad that uses the LGA775 package, so any compatible mainboard must be an LGA775 model and the board’s chipset and BIOS must explicitly support that CPU. was correct about the CPU being Intel, and checking the motherboard maker’s CPU support list is the single most important step before buying—manufacturers keep validated CPU lists and required BIOS versions for each board revision. (techpowerup.com)

Brand suggestions in the replies are fine, but focus on these technical points instead of brand names. Look for a board built around LGA775-era chipsets (examples commonly used with Core2/Quad designs include the P35/P45/X38/X48/965/975 families) and confirm whether the board is DDR2 or DDR3 — memory type is a board decision, not the CPU’s. Critically inspect the board’s power delivery: a stout VRM design, solid/polymer capacitors and decent VRM heatsinks make the difference between a flaky used board and a reliable one. If buying used, avoid any board with bulging or leaking capacitors or missing heatsinks. (en.wikipedia.org)

Quick checklist to apply when choosing or testing an LGA775 board:

  • Confirm exact CPU model and motherboard PCB/revision in the vendor’s CPU support list (BIOS version required).
  • Physically inspect VRM area and capacitors for damage; prefer boards with visible VRM heatsinks.
  • Verify socket pins and that the 4-pin (typical for LGA775 era) CPU power connector is present and intact.
  • Plan a minimal POST test (CPU + 1 stick RAM + GPU if no onboard video) and a CMOS clear if the board won’t boot.
  • Make sure your cooler fits the LGA775 mounting pattern and that the board has the I/O and SATA/PCI slots you need. (asus.com)

This approach treats the suggestions from , and as starting points and turns them into concrete checks you can apply to any used LGA775 board so the Q6600 runs reliably.

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Got news for you. Core 2 Quad IS Intel :).

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try asus mother board ,it is good combination for intel and amd processor

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