Have a few questions....
I have a Xenon 2.8/12M Westmere Six core CPU (actually I have 2, I'll probably sell one though)
Specs:
sSpec Number: SLBV6
Model: BX80614X5660
CPU Speed: 2.80GHz
Bus Speed: 6.4GT/s
L3 Cache Size: 12 MB
L3 Cache Speed: 2.8 GHz.
Package Type: LGA1366
Manufacturing Technology: 32 nm.
Core Stepping: B1
CPUID String: 206C2h
Thermal Design Power: 95W
Thermal Specification: 81.3oC
VID Voltage Range: 1.3V
Is there any reason I wouldn't build a gaming system around this CPU? It was a system pull so I didn't pay $1,200 for it (I work for a non-profit that is notorious for scrapping good equipment). Currently I have a quickly aging system that features a C2D Wolf 3.0/ 4Gb/ GTX260....
Will this CPU (LGA 1366) work with an i7 motherboard like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813188068
Is there any reason the LGA 1366 MB is a bad idea? Memory recommendations?
The 5660 seems to be equivalent to the Core i7-980X minus 533MHz. Are there other significant differences?
Given the Xenon's lower power, shouldn't a little extra voltage allow for a decent OC if the multipliers aren't a hindrance?
On a separate note.. How does the Core i5 in the same clock speed hold it's own so well against the Core i7 980X at the same clock speed? It looks as though the extra cache helps a lot in certain processing tasks, but has minimal affect on 3D games where cache would make less of a difference.
Last question, If i'm going to sell the extra CPU, I figure it's worth a little less then the Core i7 980X given it's slower clock speed.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/288?vs=142
If the 980X is selling for $1,000 then ~$750 is a fair price to ask for bare 5660 CPU (given the Newegg list is over $1,200. I figure the Folding guys would be interested in a CPU like this....
Thanks for taking a read....
I used to keep up with this stuff daily, but now I manage data for a large organization, so I don't have the time.... Little help is appreciated.
Thanks.....
I have a Xenon 2.8/12M Westmere Six core CPU (actually I have 2, I'll probably sell one though)
Specs:
sSpec Number: SLBV6
Model: BX80614X5660
CPU Speed: 2.80GHz
Bus Speed: 6.4GT/s
L3 Cache Size: 12 MB
L3 Cache Speed: 2.8 GHz.
Package Type: LGA1366
Manufacturing Technology: 32 nm.
Core Stepping: B1
CPUID String: 206C2h
Thermal Design Power: 95W
Thermal Specification: 81.3oC
VID Voltage Range: 1.3V
Is there any reason I wouldn't build a gaming system around this CPU? It was a system pull so I didn't pay $1,200 for it (I work for a non-profit that is notorious for scrapping good equipment). Currently I have a quickly aging system that features a C2D Wolf 3.0/ 4Gb/ GTX260....
Will this CPU (LGA 1366) work with an i7 motherboard like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813188068
Is there any reason the LGA 1366 MB is a bad idea? Memory recommendations?
The 5660 seems to be equivalent to the Core i7-980X minus 533MHz. Are there other significant differences?
Given the Xenon's lower power, shouldn't a little extra voltage allow for a decent OC if the multipliers aren't a hindrance?
On a separate note.. How does the Core i5 in the same clock speed hold it's own so well against the Core i7 980X at the same clock speed? It looks as though the extra cache helps a lot in certain processing tasks, but has minimal affect on 3D games where cache would make less of a difference.
Last question, If i'm going to sell the extra CPU, I figure it's worth a little less then the Core i7 980X given it's slower clock speed.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/288?vs=142
If the 980X is selling for $1,000 then ~$750 is a fair price to ask for bare 5660 CPU (given the Newegg list is over $1,200. I figure the Folding guys would be interested in a CPU like this....
Thanks for taking a read....
I used to keep up with this stuff daily, but now I manage data for a large organization, so I don't have the time.... Little help is appreciated.
Thanks.....
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