Please help with 1366 Xeon support question?

[Blue_Max]

[UPDATE]
I have an i7-920 machine with a super motherboard: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=2959#ov

The CPU support list mentions several Xeons, but does NOT list the line that includes the X5650.

It does mention this on the front page of the link:
Supports new generation Intel 32nm 6-core processors
Supports the newest Intel® Core™ i7 processors in socket LGA1366 with QPI 6.4 GT/s

The Xeon X5650 seems to fit the description but is not in the CPU support list. ARK: http://ark.intel.com/products/47922/Intel-Xeon-Processor-X5650-12M-Cache-2_66-GHz-6_40-GTs-Intel-QPI


I need to be nearly certain it'll work before potentially wasting $100 on something I'm then stuck with.

 

[Ieat]

X5677 is a 4-core 8-thread chip brah.

 

[CropDuster]

X5677 is a 4-core 8-thread chip brah.

This.


A quick google search of ex58-ds4 x5650 seems to show people using the two succesfully FWIW.

 

[Blue_Max]

*headslap* OMG... how could I miss that... will edit OP to reflect the classic X5650

 

[CropDuster]

*headslap* OMG... how could I miss that... will edit OP to reflect the classic X5650

Any reason you can't just grab one off ebay? Going for about $65 there now...

 

[Blue_Max]

Would YOU spend ~$75 knowing there's a 50-50 chance you've thrown your money away?

I suppose I'm not broke-ass poor... but I can't help but still penny-pinch. I hate waste.

 

[Burpo]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BX80614X565...702?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cdbcae016

Already told OP it will work in his board...

http://www.game-debate.com/hardware/index.php?pid=2111&moboList=Xeon Processor X5650

 

[CropDuster]

Would YOU spend ~$75 knowing there's a 50-50 chance you've thrown your money away?

I suppose I'm not broke-ass poor... but I can't help but still penny-pinch. I hate waste.

Well yes, actually, about $110 last year as a matter of fact.

 

[Ieat]

Don't see how its throwing $75 away. You can flip it for a $10 to $15 loss at most. Or buy it from a seller that accepts returns. Then its like a $3-$5 loss.

 

[Blue_Max]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BX80614X565...702?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cdbcae016

Already told OP it will work in his board...

http://www.game-debate.com/hardware/index.php?pid=2111&moboList=Xeon Processor X5650

Sorry I doubted you... found this too: http://browser.primatelabs.com/geekbench3/1172271

Sure looks like you were right and it should work fine. Pity the local unit I found was 4-core not six! Still, I suppose it's time to get an ebay profile or get an experienced friend to buy it for me.

 

[Burpo]

Don't pay more than $70 from ebay... sell your 920 for $40-50, and experience intel hexcore goodness on the cheap.

Even if you have to go $90 from Amazon.. It's a nice upgrade for you. You'll like it
http://www.amazon.com/2-66GHz-Intel-...rds=xeon+x5650

 

[Ieat]

Don't pay more than $70 from ebay... sell your 920 for $40-50, and experience intel hexcore goodness on the cheap.

Even if you have to go $90 from Amazon.. It's a nice upgrade for you. You'll like it
http://www.amazon.com/2-66GHz-Intel-...rds=xeon+x5650

Ebay stock is drying up. It looks like they cheapest "buy it now" is $74.
Why would you tell him to buy the same chip for more from Amazon?

 

[Burpo]

Not drying up, there's still plenty & that guy will take $70..
The OP stated he doesn't have an ebay account, so I provided Amazon link...