LGA 1336 CPU Upgrade

[lkk6057]

I'm looking to turn a dell t3500 into a cheap gaming computer. I don't wan't it to be bottle necked so I am looking for a cheap but effective processor.
Mobo: 0XPDFK

 

[Autocrat]

Intel® Xeon Processor 3500 series
Intel Xeon Processor 5500 series

are what came with your computer, what one is in it currently?

That said, there really is not much of an upgrade path. Xeon processors are top of the line. Maybe an i7 would give better single core performance, but there are not a lot of processors designed for that socket.


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could you post what processor and graphics card you have so we have a better idea where to guide you?

 

[DSzymborski]

Well, what Xeon do you have in there now? The PC didn't just come outfitted with one particular Xeon and without knowing what you have, we can't advise what you should upgrade to.

 

[lkk6057]

Intel® Xeon Processor 3500 series
Intel Xeon Processor 5500 series

are what came with your computer, what one is in it currently?

That said, there really is not much of an upgrade path. Xeon processors are top of the line. Maybe an i7 would give better single core performance, but there are not a lot of processors designed for that socket.


Link

could you post what processor and graphics card you have so we have a better idea where to guide you?

Its a L5506