Resolution and Motherboard Questions

I have an Intel D945GBI motherboard that currently has a Pentium D running on it. Now, I would like to know if that motherboard could support a Core 2 Duo. I know normally I could look this up on the Intel website, but my mother board model doesn't show up anywhere on the site.

My second question deals with the resolution of my monitor. I have a 20" Samsung SyncMaster 204T LCD with a max resolution of 1600x1200. Now, would my money be well spent if I bought the 640MB EVGA 8800GTS or would I be better off with the 320MB version.

Once again, thank you in advance for your help.

although a 320MB GTS out benches a 640MB GTS at 1080x1024rogeliozim

Explain this.

[QUOTE="rogeliozim"]although a 320MB GTS out benches a 640MB GTS at 1080x1024RayvinAzn

Explain this.

I dont think you'd really need a 640mb at that res.

Maybe 1680 X 1050 or higher it would be worth it..

if you go to guru3d.com and look at the bench marks for the 320MB GTS and the 640MB GTS you'll be supeised. the same thing with an ATI X1650XT the 256MB version out benches the 512MB version, at low resolution.rogeliozim

even with high levels of AA and AF?

Well would 1600x1200 be considered a low resolution? DeStRoYeR90

No, that's a fairly high resolution. Enough that you'll see an improvement from the 320MB to 640MB 8800GTS - especially in future games.

Ah, I see.

And if I plan to get a Core 2 Duo E6600 I should get a new motherboard, correct?

Well would 1600x1200 be considered a low resolution? DeStRoYeR90

Ah, I see.

And if I plan to get a Core 2 Duo E6600 I should get a new motherboard, correct?

DeStRoYeR90

I'm not. Any suggestions?DeStRoYeR90

I live in Texas.DeStRoYeR90

Don't be so suprised, Texas is a big place. :P

Thanks for the help.