DDR2 vs DDR3 on LGA 775 boards: what your chipset can really use
Which LGA 775 chipsets take DDR2, DDR3 or both, the real capacity limits per chipset, the 4 GB module trap, and when DDR3 actually helps an FSB system. Keep reading »
Marek Halloran
Marek writes the socket-mod and Xeon pages. He likes boards with too many jumpers, keeps a drawer of LGA 775 chips sorted by stepping, and reads Intel spec updates the way other people read box scores.
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Overclocking a Xeon on an LGA 775 board: FSB, straps and stable settings
How to overclock a locked Harpertown Xeon on an LGA 775 board through the FSB: straps, memory ratios, voltages in plain terms and how to prove it is stable. Keep reading »
Is a Core 2 Quad PC still useful? Honest jobs for an LGA 775 machine
What an LGA 775 Core 2 Quad or modded Xeon PC still does well, where it falls short, and which upgrades are worth doing before you retire it. Keep reading »