- Oct 6, 2015
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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 full parts list for the PC, never mind specs.
http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/servicetag/HT62NM1/configuration
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 I am hoping this is just outdated info, but if it's true, what chipset is required for the newer LGA1366 xeon CPUS?
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 full parts list for the PC, never mind specs.
http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/servicetag/HT62NM1/configuration
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 I am hoping this is just outdated info, but if it's true, what chipset is required for the newer LGA1366 xeon CPUS?
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