3.4k for a cpu....

[fkloster]

What kind of a motherboard takes these suckers and how many fit?

 

[CalvinHobbes]

That must be a misprint.

 

[sjandrewbsme]

http://www.google.com/products?q=BX80560KF3000H

 

[Leros]

Why is this worth 3.4k? I don't get it.

 

[Canai]

Originally posted by: Leros
Why is this worth 3.4k? I don't get it.

It's secretly a small chunk of gold in a box?

I don't understand why it could be so much, but the price alone makes me want one

edit:

FEATURES- Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 7000 Sequence (MP)
Boxed product with fan and heatsink.
Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor MP 3.0 GHz, 4 MB Cache, 667 MHz FSB,
604-Pin FCPGA Package.
The Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 7000 Sequence provides scalable
performance, robust virtualization capabilities, and reliable
uptime for demanding 64- and 32-bit enterprise applications.
Designed for 4-way to 32-way configurations, the Dual-Core Intel
Xeon Processor 7000 Series-based servers give you the headroom,
reliability and wide industry support needed for processing
multiple, simultaneous transactions (such as database, enterprise
resource planning and e-commerce applications) and for
virtualization and consolidation, allowing you to increase
utilization of servers in the data center.

from one on sale on ebay

 

[Captante]

And heres what it plugs into.

 

[jdoggg12]

hahaha, the mobo is designed for E-bay, it says so in the title



(yes, i'm kidding)

 

[GuitarDaddy]

It's multi socket capable up to 12way for servers. Much like the 8 series opterons you pay a big premium for these