Thoughts on the E5-2695v2

[Niokiryth]

So I currently have an X79 board and I thought to myself, wouldn't it be great if x79 supported more cores? So I searched online and found this.
Anyone actually have it? Thoughts?

 

[Gam3r01]

It is illegal to purchase and own intel ES and QS processors:
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/processors/000005719.html

Basically, they are late model engineering sample processors that are not supposed to be public property. Technically, they belong to intel and as such nobody is permitted to own them.

 

[Geekwad]

I would steer clear of overseas purchases of ES or engineering sample chips, but going with a Xeon in general on X79 would be great for multi-threaded performance.

Despite the age, they are still fantastic performers though the usual caveats of purchasing used, secondhand equipment applies (purchase from a very reputable seller....preferably one that offers a return policy, just in case).

 

[valeman2012]

Its Illegal -Therefore no further assistance.

 

[iamacow]

You can get none ES ones but they are $500 used.