Hello,
I've been given some Intel 7140M CPUs to build a workstation server with but unfortunately there are no 4 processor motherboards supporting this chipset that have full PCI-Express x16. The closest I seem to get is an x16 slot using x8 lines.
Because of this, I am considering using two of the processors in a board such as: http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/Xeon1333/5400/X7DWA-N.cfm
I've had a tech from Intel confirm that the multiprocessor cpus can indeed be used in 2-way systems as long as the mainboard supports the related chipset.
I have a couple of questions.
First does anyone know of any brands other than Supermicro that make 2 processor Xeon mainboards that would support my Intel 7140M cpu?
Second, I had someone else tell me that the 7140M cpus are terrible, consume too much power and would be outperformed by a single Core2 Quad + P35/X38 mainboard. Any truth to this?
Finally, what type of case/chassis should I be looking at? Would it be viable to fit one of these boards in a regular case with upgraded cooling/power or should I really be considering a full blown server chassis such as this one:
http://www.supermicro.com/products/chassis/4U/745/SC745TQ-R800.cfm
Thanks in advance
I've been given some Intel 7140M CPUs to build a workstation server with but unfortunately there are no 4 processor motherboards supporting this chipset that have full PCI-Express x16. The closest I seem to get is an x16 slot using x8 lines.
Because of this, I am considering using two of the processors in a board such as: http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/Xeon1333/5400/X7DWA-N.cfm
I've had a tech from Intel confirm that the multiprocessor cpus can indeed be used in 2-way systems as long as the mainboard supports the related chipset.
I have a couple of questions.
First does anyone know of any brands other than Supermicro that make 2 processor Xeon mainboards that would support my Intel 7140M cpu?
Second, I had someone else tell me that the 7140M cpus are terrible, consume too much power and would be outperformed by a single Core2 Quad + P35/X38 mainboard. Any truth to this?
Finally, what type of case/chassis should I be looking at? Would it be viable to fit one of these boards in a regular case with upgraded cooling/power or should I really be considering a full blown server chassis such as this one:
http://www.supermicro.com/products/chassis/4U/745/SC745TQ-R800.cfm
Thanks in advance
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