X58 chipset motherboard with 1366 XEON?

[mxnerd]

I'm thinking build a X58 platform since I need the 6-slot memory. When I searched newegg, found that X58 motherboards only list 1366 pin core i7 as compatible CPU .

My question is, can I use 1366 pin Xeon on these motherboards since they have same pin number? The reason I want 1366 pin Xeon is lower power requirement (80w) vs i7's 130w since I'm going to run the new build 24 hours/day.

Thanks.

 

[996GT2]

I'm thinking build a X58 platform since I need the 6-slot memory. When I searched newegg, found that X58 motherboards only list 1366 pin core i7 as compatible CPU .

My question is, can I use 1366 pin Xeon on these motherboards since they have same pin number? The reason I want 1366 pin Xeon is lower power requirement (80w) vs i7's 130w since I'm going to run the new build 24 hours/day.

Thanks.

You can use a Xeon, but it would probably be cheaper just to get an i7 and downclock it + reduce the voltage.

 

[aigomorla]

yes u can...

the 2nd QPI feature wont hinder you if its a 2xqpi cpu.

And that sounds like a LV Xeon... They dont overclock very well if thats what your hopping for.

And a 920 might be a better route, if its a D0, as well as a cheaper route.

 

[mxnerd]

Thanks guys.

I have no intention underclock the CPU or overclock. I just want a stable platform that can run 24/7 without using too much power or generate too much heat.

I think I'll stick with 1366 Xeon.

Regards,

 

[Gillbot]

yes u can...

the 2nd QPI feature wont hinder you if its a 2xqpi cpu.

And that sounds like a LV Xeon... They dont overclock very well if thats what your hopping for.

And a 920 might be a better route, if its a D0, as well as a cheaper route.

It depends, if there is BIOS support for it, it will work fine. Otherwise it won't post. I found that out when I tried a L5609 on my Asrock, but a quick email to their support and they sent me a beta BIOS to update and it worked fine after that. Luckily I had another CPU to use so I could flash the BIOS.

 

[aigomorla]

DOE thats right... but i think thats because u had a westemere no?

32nm and not 45nm.

 

[Gillbot]

DOE thats right... but i think thats because u had a westemere no?

32nm and not 45nm.

it already had 32nm support, just not the Xeon side. They popped it in and viola, worked fine.

 

[aigomorla]

lulz i remember u had to email asrock..

yeah OP, if it doesnt work... email the vendor.

They can probably send u out a beta bios...