They are different in design and quality, because Core 2 CPU and i7 CPU are very different and i7 requires better platform to work on. That is why they can't be compared.
You have LG 775 CPU, and that is why this motherboard cannot support your CPU. The socket is different.
ok, thanks ennio. If you dont mind, to try to keep things a lil more organized, can you (and everyone else) please go to the MOBO SELECTION HELP thread created by me also. Basically, Im just going to post what I think may work and I may like, I just need you alls help on helping me making a good decision.
UPDATE: Ok, I was correct with my hunch. Im much more happier with my temps. After plugging the power pump cord into the cpu fan header, temps have really dropped, as the pump is running at 1400 rpm. here are the results (with my exhaust fans on low on front & back of coil). (IDLE TEMPS) Motherboard38 °C (100 °F) CPU #1 / Core #127 °C (81 °F) (lowest temp was 24) CPU #1 / Core #223 °C (73 °F) (lowest temp was 18) CPU #1 / Core #320 °C (70 °F) (lowest temp was 18) CPU #1 / Core #420 °C (70 °F) (lowest temp was 20) Im still over clocked at 3ghz btw. (P95 STRESS TEST) CPU #1 / Core #146 °C (115 °F) CPU #1 / Core #244 °C (108 °F) CPU #1 / Core #339 °C (102 °F) CPU #1 / Core #440 °C (104 °F) Havent seen it go over these temps at all. I found an adapter I had and ran it to the 4pin fan, so now its not there just being useless. I conclude that you guys should probably really consider buying the Corsair H50, and no, Im a noob and do not work for them. lol.