What chip sets support the Q9550?

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What chip sets work on the Intel Q9000 series?

I currently trying to purchases parts for my 2nd computer build (7th computer) and I'm not sure what chip sets work with the Q9550.

Also do you have any suggestions on what mother boards would work well with this processor.
- I will probably end up overclocking a lil (I hope I get the E0 stepping)
- CAD, video editing/encoding, multitasking, a lil gaming
- I'm thinking about getting 8GB of DDR2 + 1066 (cheap these days) or do you think I should get DDR3

pender2112 · Accepted Answer

Any P35,P45,X38,X48, nforce 6XX, 7XX (and even 5XX) chipset will work.

I'd suggest a P45 - As good as P35, overclocks well and now supports PCI-e 2.0, DDR3 and DDR2 (depends on board).
P45 - DDR2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128359
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128358

DDR2 is good enough

Anonymous · Answer

The performance gain from DDR3 ram is almost nothing at all, and the cost is way more than DDR2.  Just stick with DDR2.

I believe any nVidia 600 or 700 series chipset and any Intel 35+ chipset will support the Q9000 series just fine.

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What chip sets support the Q9550?

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