SickPuppy Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Anyone using dual i7 servers? I need some feedback on their performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Do you mean dual 5520's ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickPuppy Posted May 6, 2010 Author Share Posted May 6, 2010 It was my understanding that the i7 used the 1366 socket and could be used on the 5500 series motherboards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbiloh Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 It was my understanding that the i7 used the 1366 socket and could be used on the 5500 series motherboards Typically desktop CPUs have their silicon locked to stop endusers from attempting just that. Profit motive by Intel/AMD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickPuppy Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 I found a dual 1366 socket mother board that states it will work with any 1366 socket CPU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbiloh Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Check this out: http://download.intel.com/design/processor/datashts/320834.pdf. I would suggest against spending the money to try a Dual CPU i7 configuration. Restrictions like a mentioned above are always CPU/Silicon based, not BIOS/Board based. Instead go with 2 Nehalems and lose the risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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