[SOLVED] Dell t7500 Build

[TrashBinPC]

Ok, so I lucked into trading my old laptop for this Dell precision t7500.

Spec wise its got:

X5675 processor 6 core - 12 thread at 3.04 ghz (w/ passive cooler)
12gb ddr3 ecc ram @1333mhz (triple Chanel)
250g 850 evo ssd with windows 10 pro
250g kingston ssd as game storage (temporary storage solution)
gigabyte gtx 1060 3g windforce oc.
1100w 80+ gold psu (fully modular)

I am new to " server pc's " and not familiar with the xeon family. What do you all think of them and is the one I have any good? I mostly game on it so far but once I get my bigger storage options in I will be using this as an editing machine and for mild graphic design.

What I am looking to do is make this machine into the beast I know it can be, I just don't know where to start!
Let me know what you all recommend to start with as I plan to keep this for a while and make it my daily machine.

 

[Lutfij]

Would you be able to pass on a picture showing the sticker on the PSU's side? It would indicate if that PSU is a firestarter or a gold mine in terms of quality/reliability.

Specs wise, you're good though it's an LGA 1366 platform meaning it's quite old. The GPU could do better with a 6GB version of the GTX1060 or a higher tier GPU. Regardless it's a good buy/trade.

 

[kanewolf]

It WAS a beast. Now it is a geriatric alley cat. That is an 8 year old CPU. It will be OK for lower end gaming. It has about the same performance as an AMD FX-8350

 

[SamirD]

Some good info in this older thread on upgrades:

Dell T 7500 CPU upgrade options 2

I recently purchased a Dell T7500 computer on eBay and I am very happy with it. Call it a return to computer assembly fun and excitement for me, as I have been out of it for a number of years now. Due to a divorce, I am now starting to reinsert myself into computer assembly. Problem is I've had...

forums.tomshardware.com

You can move to a W series processor, which usually can clock higher than the other xeons in the same generation since they are not capable of dual processors. Since your motherboard only has a single socket, dual processors won't matter.

You can also check out throttlestop which can help you overclock even on a stock board. A lot of the guys in this thread have theirs to 4Ghz:

Throttlestop overclocking Desktop PCs

Myself and a few others have used Throttlestop software and unlocked CPUs to overclock OEM locked BIOS PCs. Throttlestop was designed for underclocking, and undevolting laptop computers to extend battery life. It also allows full control of Voltage and multiplier on unlocked CPUs. There is a...

www.techpowerup.com

Good luck and enjoy your new system!

 

[TrashBinPC]

Some good info in this older thread on upgrades:

Dell T 7500 CPU upgrade options 2

I recently purchased a Dell T7500 computer on eBay and I am very happy with it. Call it a return to computer assembly fun and excitement for me, as I have been out of it for a number of years now. Due to a divorce, I am now starting to reinsert myself into computer assembly. Problem is I've had...

forums.tomshardware.com

You can move to a W series processor, which usually can clock higher than the other xeons in the same generation since they are not capable of dual processors. Since your motherboard only has a single socket, dual processors won't matter.

You can also check out throttlestop which can help you overclock even on a stock board. A lot of the guys in this thread have theirs to 4Ghz:

Throttlestop overclocking Desktop PCs

Myself and a few others have used Throttlestop software and unlocked CPUs to overclock OEM locked BIOS PCs. Throttlestop was designed for underclocking, and undevolting laptop computers to extend battery life. It also allows full control of Voltage and multiplier on unlocked CPUs. There is a...

www.techpowerup.com

Good luck and enjoy your new system!

Sounds good I will 100% read up on this, I think my best option however is stick to single CPU and go for a newer " w " series and then swap my 3g 1060 for something new like an rtx 2060.

 

[SamirD]

Sounds good I will 100% read up on this, I think my best option however is stick to single CPU and go for a newer " w " series and then swap my 3g 1060 for something new like an rtx 2060.

Yep, that's pretty much what those threads say. Keep in mind the software overclock that can be handy to overcome any bottlenecking.