CPU upgrade compatibility?

[mysticjbyrd]

Assuming these CPUs work, these are the ones I am considering (Other suggestions are welcome).

xeon x5667 $42
xeon e5645 $40
xeon e5679 $80


Compatibility
I have an old dell computer that I am looking to upgrade, and I had a question about compatibility. I was considering purchasing a xeon cpu to put in until I have the money to upgrade later.

Anyways, this is my motherboard as detailed by Aida & CPUz.

Motherboard Name: Alienware Aurora
Model: 04vwf2 A02
Chipset: x58 rev13
Southbridge: 82801JR (ICH10R)
LPCIO: Fintek F71882f

BIOS:
Alienware
A10
07/30/10


I can't find better specs of the board than this. Dell doesn't even give a parts list for the PC, nevermind specs.

http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/servicetag/ht62nm1/upgrade

Apparently there is a bios update, but I don't want to risk flashing this board if the update won't actually do something useful. Of course, I haven't done this since floppy disks were around, and it seems it's just an executable now. Meh, I might consider this.

So, what do you guys think? I have my eyes on a xeon x5679 for $80, but I am uncertain whether it will work in my system. Also, is it worth paying extra for the higher stock clocked CPU if you plan to OC anyways?


According to,
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_X58

The X58 chipset can only utilize the Xeon 5500 series. I am hoping this is just outdated info, but if it's true, what chipset is required for the newer LGA1366 xeon CPUS?

 

[LTC8K6]

Go to Alienware User Support site

http://alienwareusersupport*************/aurora.html

dot weebly dot com

is the missing part of the link.

Board won't allow the link.

Scroll down past the vids.

It doesn't list the Xeon, but it may work anyway.

 

[LTC8K6]

http://ark.intel.com/products/36785/#@compatibility

Not listed as compatible with the chipset?

 

[XavierMace]

The X58 chipset can only utilize the Xeon 5500 series. I am hoping this is just outdated info, but if it's true, what chipset is required for the newer LGA1366 xeon CPUS?

There is no newer 1366 Xeon's. The 5500/5600's were the last of them and many (most?) X58 boards can run them. I've got 3 x58 systems at home all running L5640's.

 

[mysticjbyrd]

There is no newer 1366 Xeon's. The 5500/5600's were the last of them and many (most?) X58 boards can run them. I've got 3 x58 systems at home all running L5640's.

By 'newer' I meant made post Gainestown, 5500 series.

That's what I was thinking, but everything I found, including that wiki either doesn't list the 5600 xeons or doesn't list the xeon at all.

I was under the impression that the I7 980x extreme edition was basically the same as the Xeon x5680.

What CPU would you recommend?

I am currently considering these 3
xeon x5667 $42
xeon e5645 $40
xeon e5679 $80