I have inherited a XEON processor. 3.6ghz w 800mhz FSB from a Dell
Precision computer.
I need a recommendation for a modestly priced motherboard that will
use this CPU. I'd like to run XP on it as a Workstation instead of
using it as a server.
cperficio@gmail.com wrote:
> I have inherited a XEON processor. 3.6ghz w 800mhz FSB from a Dell
> Precision computer.
>
> I need a recommendation for a modestly priced motherboard that will
> use this CPU. I'd like to run XP on it as a Workstation instead of
> using it as a server.
>
> Help is appreciated.
>
There are probably a couple of ways of narrowing it down.
The Dell motherboard probably used a certain chipset,
and perhaps that chipset would make a nice search term.
Something like E7525 or E7520. There are at least several models
of Precision, so there are several possibilities on chipsets.
It is more likely, that the same chipset would be compatible.
A second thing that would help, is the socket type.
Xeons came in socket 604, while more recent ones are LGA771.
So you want a socket match for sure.
I notice as well, there are Xeons of that description,
with 1MB L2 or 2MB L2 cache.
Using the processor descriptive terms, and visiting a
CPUSupport page of a motherboard manufacturer, you might
have more luck finding a board. For example, Tyan
has made the occasional single socket motherboard for
the Xeon, in an ATX form factor. For stuff other
than Tyan or SuperMicro, you might want to start with
the chipset as a search term, to dig more stuff up.
I would have started at http://processorfinder.intel.com and
see how many different 3.6GHz Xeons there are, but the site is
not working right now. I'm not getting a response. So it is
a little hard to advise further, without a list of the possibilities
on hand.
Paul wrote:
> cperficio@gmail.com wrote:
>> I have inherited a XEON processor. 3.6ghz w 800mhz FSB from a Dell
>> Precision computer.
>>
>> I need a recommendation for a modestly priced motherboard that will
>> use this CPU. I'd like to run XP on it as a Workstation instead of
>> using it as a server.
>>
>> Help is appreciated.
>>
>
> There are probably a couple of ways of narrowing it down.
>
> The Dell motherboard probably used a certain chipset,
> and perhaps that chipset would make a nice search term.
> Something like E7525 or E7520. There are at least several models
> of Precision, so there are several possibilities on chipsets.
> It is more likely, that the same chipset would be compatible.
>
> A second thing that would help, is the socket type.
> Xeons came in socket 604, while more recent ones are LGA771.
> So you want a socket match for sure.
>
> I notice as well, there are Xeons of that description,
> with 1MB L2 or 2MB L2 cache.
>
> Using the processor descriptive terms, and visiting a
> CPUSupport page of a motherboard manufacturer, you might
> have more luck finding a board. For example, Tyan
> has made the occasional single socket motherboard for
> the Xeon, in an ATX form factor. For stuff other
> than Tyan or SuperMicro, you might want to start with
> the chipset as a search term, to dig more stuff up.
>
> I would have started at http://processorfinder.intel.com and
> see how many different 3.6GHz Xeons there are, but the site is
> not working right now. I'm not getting a response. So it is
> a little hard to advise further, without a list of the possibilities
> on hand.
>
> Paul
There is an example here. Asus NCT-D, based on E7525 chipset.
Motherboard is 12"x9.8", so only a bit bigger than ATX.
Sockets on this one are socket 604. I think there is some deal
about the cooler bolting to the chassis of the computer case,
rather than the motherboard, so that is one of the issues with
supporting a motherboard like that.
The people over in forums.2cpu.com have probably dealt
with a few systems of that type. And you may find some
information on cooling the processor, on a site like that.
When I search 2cpu.com , I use an external search engine.
That is easier than registering.
On Jul 19, 8:56*pm, Paul <nos...@needed.com> wrote:
> cperfi...@gmail.com wrote:
> > I have inherited a XEON processor. 3.6ghz w 800mhz FSB from a Dell
> > Precision computer.
>
> > I need a recommendation for a modestly priced motherboard that will
> > use this CPU. *I'd like to run XP on it as a Workstation instead of
> > using it as a server.
>
> > Help is appreciated.
>
> There are probably a couple of ways of narrowing it down.
>
> The Dell motherboard probably used a certain chipset,
> and perhaps that chipset would make a nice search term.
> Something like E7525 or E7520. There are at least several models
> of Precision, so there are several possibilities on chipsets.
> It is more likely, that the same chipset would be compatible.
>
> A second thing that would help, is the socket type.
> Xeons came in socket 604, while more recent ones are LGA771.
> So you want a socket match for sure.
>
> I notice as well, there are Xeons of that description,
> with 1MB L2 or 2MB L2 cache.
>
> Using the processor descriptive terms, and visiting a
> CPUSupport page of a motherboard manufacturer, you might
> have more luck finding a board. For example, Tyan
> has made the occasional single socket motherboard for
> the Xeon, in an ATX form factor. For stuff other
> than Tyan or SuperMicro, you might want to start with
> the chipset as a search term, to dig more stuff up.
>
> I would have started athttp://processorfinder.intel.comand
> see how many different 3.6GHz Xeons there are, but the site is
> not working right now. I'm not getting a response. So it is
> a little hard to advise further, without a list of the possibilities
> on hand.
>
> * * Paul
Hi Paul,
Thanks for replying.
I tried digging around a bit for mobos but I thought I'd reverse
engineer it to save some time and see if someone has blazed the trail
before me.
The processor has 2mb of L2 cache and I'm purdy sure that it's a
socket 604.
cperficio@gmail.com wrote:
> On Jul 19, 8:56 pm, Paul <nos...@needed.com> wrote:
>> cperfi...@gmail.com wrote:
>>> I have inherited a XEON processor. 3.6ghz w 800mhz FSB from a Dell
>>> Precision computer.
>>> I need a recommendation for a modestly priced motherboard that will
>>> use this CPU. I'd like to run XP on it as a Workstation instead of
>>> using it as a server.
>>> Help is appreciated.
>> There are probably a couple of ways of narrowing it down.
>>
>> The Dell motherboard probably used a certain chipset,
>> and perhaps that chipset would make a nice search term.
>> Something like E7525 or E7520. There are at least several models
>> of Precision, so there are several possibilities on chipsets.
>> It is more likely, that the same chipset would be compatible.
>>
>> A second thing that would help, is the socket type.
>> Xeons came in socket 604, while more recent ones are LGA771.
>> So you want a socket match for sure.
>>
>> I notice as well, there are Xeons of that description,
>> with 1MB L2 or 2MB L2 cache.
>>
>> Using the processor descriptive terms, and visiting a
>> CPUSupport page of a motherboard manufacturer, you might
>> have more luck finding a board. For example, Tyan
>> has made the occasional single socket motherboard for
>> the Xeon, in an ATX form factor. For stuff other
>> than Tyan or SuperMicro, you might want to start with
>> the chipset as a search term, to dig more stuff up.
>>
>> I would have started athttp://processorfinder.intel.comand
>> see how many different 3.6GHz Xeons there are, but the site is
>> not working right now. I'm not getting a response. So it is
>> a little hard to advise further, without a list of the possibilities
>> on hand.
>>
>> Paul
>
> Hi Paul,
> Thanks for replying.
> I tried digging around a bit for mobos but I thought I'd reverse
> engineer it to save some time and see if someone has blazed the trail
> before me.
>
> The processor has 2mb of L2 cache and I'm purdy sure that it's a
> socket 604.
>
> MIchael
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