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I am problem with my pc.So,help me from get out this problem.My problem is I buy a new prossesor But I can't run in my computer with my old motherboard.Can you tell me what motherboard i need.My prossesor is:Intel (M) (C)'06 E5300,PENTIUM(R) DUAL-CORE,SLB9U MALAY,2.60GHz/2M/800/06,Q914A9 19 (e4).So Tell me as soon as possible. Help Me.Please Tell Me Whom Motherboard i need? It's my question and problem. Please Tell ME. My contact Number is 01712944814. and my e-mail is tawhidmahmmu@gmail.com.

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Thread notes and a practical checklist that follows the advice from , with the cost/replace perspective from and .

Start with the CPU s‑spec you already posted (SLB9U). Use that exact code when checking a motherboard maker’s “CPU Support” or “Compatibility” page — manufacturers list the exact CPU part, the supported stepping(s) and the minimum BIOS version required. See an example CPU‑support table from ASUS showing how a board entry identifies the CPU and required BIOS. (asus.com)

Quick, safe steps to find a compatible board

  1. Look up a few LGA775 boards from major vendors and open their CPU support lists; confirm the SLB9U/stepping and the BIOS version required (some older boards need a specific BIOS release to recognize later 45 nm Pentiums).
  2. Check the board memory type carefully — many older boards are DDR2, some later models support DDR3 or both (but not both at once on most combos). The Gigabyte GA‑G41M‑Combo page is a clear example of DDR2/DDR3 support notes to watch for. (gigabyte.com)

If the board powers up but won’t POST
Update the BIOS before assuming the CPU is bad. Vendors provide onboard flash utilities that let you update from a USB stick inside the BIOS (ASUS EZ‑Flash, Gigabyte Q‑Flash, etc.). Follow the vendor procedure exactly; flashing with the wrong file or interrupting the process can brick the board. (asus.com)

Installation and quick troubleshooting
Follow an LGA775 installation guide to avoid bent contacts and to seat the heatsink and fan correctly (proper seating and the CPU 4‑pin/8‑pin power connector are common causes of non‑boot). Test with minimal parts (one stick of compatible RAM, no drives, onboard video or GPU) and clear CMOS if needed. If after these steps the board still won’t accept the CPU, weigh the time/cost of a used validated LGA775 board vs. selling the CPU and buying a newer used system — the latter is often the less time‑consuming route, as other posters suggested. (intel.com)

Recommended next actions

  • Pick 2–3 board models from ASUS/Gigabyte/MSI and check their CPU support lists (match SLB9U + BIOS version). (asus.com)
  • If BIOS updates are required, follow the vendor’s EZ‑Flash/Q‑Flash instructions. (asus.com)

These checks will show whether a simple board swap will work, or whether replacing the whole system is the more economical, lower‑risk option.

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Go to and search for "slb9u".

SLB9U specs
Looking at "Sockets supported", one sees "LGA775".

Look for motherboards that have "LGA775" processor socket.

Other things that you may need to change include:

-Memory (see what memory motherboard supports)
-Power Supply (check power requirements of motherboard)
-Case (depends on form factor of motherboard--ATX, microATX, etc...)
-Keyboard (depends on motherboard)
-Hard drive (depends on motherboard connections--IDE/EIDE/PATA/SATA/SATA II/SATA III)
-CD/DVD drive (depends on motherboard connections)
-Graphics card (depends if motherboard has onboard graphics)

In order to minimize cost, you may consider looking for a motherboard that works with some of the other hardware that you have.

Resources:

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These days, "upgrades" are not so much an option, and will cost more than replacing the system with a current model - planned obsolescence is the term I believe. Replacement will probably be cheaper, and better...

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I agree heartily with rubberman. All the components that go into a pc tend to be designed to work with a relatively small range of specifications designed around the processor (CPU).
I don't know what the chip cost you but changing other components could result in your spending much more money.

There are motherboards for a 775 socket that cost in the neighborhood of $70 US. If made a choice you would have to go to the manufacturer's website and verify that the motherboard has been verified for your CPU and other components such as memory and power supply etc. are the ones you currently have.

I suspect when you are done, you may be looking at much more money that you would like to spend.

Also, the resultant machine will lag behind personal computer designed in the last year or two. Many usable machines that are a year or two old will outperform and be more reliable than the one you are putting together. Remember, components do wear. Capacitors are a common failure point and of course hard drives are always an issue.

I'd recommend reselling your cpu and moving on. Transfer you data to a new machine. I think you will be better off.

Best,
Norm

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