[SOLVED] Compatible ASUS Motherboard

N_J · Aug 20, 2012

Looking for a suitable replacement motherboard for an ASUS ESSENTIO CM5570 P5QL-VM EPU MOTHERBOARD....Ultra ATX....DDR2 FB-DIMM SDRAM....Intel CPU LGA 775/Socket T.

I'm wanting to use the same CPU, Memory and Power Supply.

Thanks, N_J

Wrench97 · Aug 20, 2012

What CPU do you currently have?
Short of Ebay or Craigs list finding a G43 chipset board is going to be tough, there are however still some G41 matx boards on the market.

N_J · Aug 20, 2012

I believe it is "Intel® Socket 775 Core™2 Quad/Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Duo/Pentium® dual-core Support Intel® 45nm CPU".

Don't necessarily need the exact board, just one that would be suitable for the CPU and Memory.

Wrench97 · Aug 20, 2012

I understand but without knowing which CPU there is no way to verify it will work in the CPU support list.
The G4x boards got a little funny many will not run a Pentium D or a Pentium 4 and some will so as long as you have a Core 2 Duo or Core 2 Quad it's not a problem but one of the others needs to be verified via the support list.

N_J · Aug 20, 2012

I'll get back and let you know.

N_J · Aug 20, 2012

Intel Core(TM) 2 Quad CPU Q8200@2.33GHz

Wrench97 · Aug 20, 2012

For a new DDR2 board this Intel board is as good as it gets anymore(Matx and Uatx are interchangeable)> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121373

N_J · Aug 20, 2012

My brother-in-laws computer has 4 x DIMM, Max. 16 GB, DDR2 1066. He has 6GB installed now using three sticks. Is there any other options?

Britton30 · Aug 20, 2012

What RAM do you have?

N_J · Aug 20, 2012

Britton30 said:
What RAM do you have?

My brother-in-laws computer has 4 x DIMM, Max. 16 GB, DDR2 1066. He has 6GB installed now using three sticks. Is there any other options?

Britton30 · Aug 20, 2012

He could go 8GB if you upgrade to DDR3, which is reasonably priced. this board
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131794

DDR3 1066 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...06125 600006069&IsNodeId=1&name=8GB (2 x 4GB)

N_J · Aug 20, 2012

That looks like a nice board....how much do you think RAM would cost for 8GB?

I'm not a hardware guy at all, what does this mean?

[h=3]Chipsets[/h]North BridgeIntel G41South BridgeIntel ICH7

N_J · Aug 20, 2012

Think I found how much at Crucial.com...

http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=DE324246A5CA7304

[h=3]8GB Kit (4GBx2), 240-pin DIMM, DDR3 PC3-10600 memory module for $41.99[/h]

Wrench97 · Aug 21, 2012

The Chipset is the basis of the motherboard controls the ram, contains the video chip and I/O functions,
He currently has the G43 chip set which is 1 feature level above the G41.

Moving too far from the original may give you issues with Windows Activation/WGA.

Britton30 · Aug 21, 2012

I posted a link for some compatible RAM.
Bruce, odd as it seems, I have changed boards and Ram without WGA problems. I was fully prepared for the robo phone call but I got it activated normally.:thumbsup2:

N_J · Aug 21, 2012

Wrench97 said:
The Chipset is the basis of the motherboard controls the ram, contains the video chip and I/O functions,
He currently has the G43 chip set which is 1 feature level above the G41.

Moving too far from the original may give you issues with Windows Activation/WGA.

Bruce, do you mean I can use the original recovery disc if I go with the board you suggest? We are thinking of upgrading to Windows 8 when it comes out.

What is the difference in the two chipsets?

Wrench97 · Aug 21, 2012

Lower Audio capability as in 6 channel vs 8 channel for the G41, the G43 can have a HDMI port the G41 does not, also the G43 can have raid options but probably will not on a OEM board. The voltage regulation section will also be more robust more like the P45 setup on the G43. But no you won't be able to use the recovery disk, as the board unless a refurb replacement will not have the OEM bios and the network controller and sound will be different between manufacturers(Actually between Asus models those 2 can vary).

N_J · Aug 22, 2012

I thought as much when changing motherboards, SO, is there any other choices? My brother-in-law would like to upgrade if possible.

Fred Garvin · Aug 24, 2012

Upgrade to a board that uses DDR3. The memory is cheaper and he can sell the old sticks some place like craigslist.. Do a fresh install of Windows 7 using his existing product key and if it fails activation, activate over the phone.

Wrench97 · Aug 24, 2012

775 boards are EOL while the CPU has plenty of life left for normal PC users it's a toss up as to if an upgrade to a i3 or i5 is economically worth it as technically that would require a new Windows license. Even upgrading to a 775 board with DDR3 the options are limited as to what is avaiable all are either G41 or some oddball Q45 business boards.

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