we always double check before declaring something deadThat is what I was saying when I first post a question.
your/ her computer supports this cpu..
* Socket: 775
* Supports the following processors:
o Intel Core 2 Duo (Wolfsdale core) E8xxx (65W)
o Core 2 Duo E6xxx (Conroe core) up to E6850 (65W)
o Pentium E2xxx series (Conroe core) with Dual Core technology up to E2160 (65W)
o Core 2 Duo E4xxx (Conroe core) (65W)
o Celeron 4xx series (Conroe core) up to Celeron 450 (35W)
there are literately hundreds of mobo's that would work with a wide range of prices