Upgrading CPU/motherboard, could I replace with a server kit?

[Derrow]

Greetings world!

I've got computer that was decent when I got it, but its now 5 years old. I recently upgraded my GPU and PSU, but I didn't quite realize at the time that CPU replacement isn't as easy.

I've been researching and it would appear that replacing that combo would be easiest by just getting a new computer and putting my newer equipment into that. However, I was hoping to get a stronger CPU than most computers in my range would offer.

Now, I've come across a server kit that includes:
Intel S2600CP Motherboard
Dual E5-2670 CPUs
128GB Ram

All for $475 (+shipping), a little bit less if I get half memory.

Could I just put all that that in my old pre-bought rig? The tower is rather large, Gateway FX6840 if I remember correctly. Or would I need a better tower?

Possibly slightly more important, it should be able to connect to a standard GPU and PSU, right?

 

[cin19]

I add some info for the server kit.
1) Because the MB has dual cpu sockets so that your PSU will need two of the 8-pin 12V atx power cables. And make sure you buy the two coolers will be lga 2011 type.
2) The RAM, depends on what OS you had. Here is the memory limits for OS https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa366778%28v=vs.85%29.aspx
3) The E5 2670 is the Sandy Bridge cpu with 8 cores, 16 threads, which is much better than the i7 860 ( 4 cores, 8 threads), yes it depends on what you use the pc for, like render. For games they still are good enough.
4) If you get that server kit you will need the full tower format because the MB is the SSI EEB 12" x 13" format.
5) I don't know how good they ( two Xeon) are, which compares the newer single cpu, like the i7 6670K, but check out one review: 10 years intel cpus compared http://www.techspot.com/article/1039-ten-years-intel-cpu-compared/

 

[R4DIO4CT1VE]

I don't have enough technical information/experience to say yes or no, but with having a more unique build such as that if you ever run into issues it would be harder to troubleshoot/find solutions. Obviously not a huge deal, but something that you should keep in mind.

 

[Derrow]

I add some info for the server kit.
1) Because the MB has dual cpu sockets...
2) The RAM, depends on what OS you had...
3) The E5 2670 is the Sandy Bridge cpu with 8 cores...
4) If you get that server kit you will need the full tower...
5) I don't know how good they ( two Xeon) are...

1) This might be my biggest problem. I'm not seeing it on the description of my PSU, EVGA 600W, but I haven't looked inside myself yet to confirm. Would it be possible to run with only one CPU currently until I update my PSU?
2) My OS is 64 bit Windows 7, but it was OEM. If I'm correct, that means I'll have to get a new OS for this change so I'll keep in mind to update to 64 while I'm at it.
3) I only game, so this should do fine. I got the idea to look into from CPUbenchmark.com, the first server CPU I was looking at about doubled my old one's rating.
4) I'm assuming those measurements are related to the tower itself. I'm reading something like the measurements below for my current tower, so that looks good.
"Dimensions: 17.7" (H) x 7.5" (W) x 19" (D)"
5) I know one of these CPUs wouldn't be much if at all greater than a more recent regular CPU, but with getting the second CPU and what appears to be a significant amount of RAM, I was hoping that this would be a decent deal.

It would seem that if I'm going to get this, I'll have to find a PSU that's equipped accordingly for dual CPUs, so that effects the true price of getting this kit. Thanks for the information, back to the drawing board for me I think.

... it would be harder to troubleshoot/find solutions...

Definitely something for me to keep in mind, I appreciate the extra point of view, thanks.

 

[cin19]

1) Your PSU has only one 8-pin atx power cable for cpu. And recommend to buy other high quality PSU, it should be at least tier 2 or up, if you want to power the two Xeon cpus.
The PSU tier list http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html
Also it depends on what GPU you will use, e.g. gtx960 or gtx970, you should get a something 700W one , even that one does not have two 8-pin cable for the cpus, you can buy the adapter like https://sp.yimg.com/xj/th?id=OIP.Mff538258ae423e5edb16e739c07e6143o0&pid=15.1&P=0&w=300&h=300
If you are in USA, the PSU like EVGA SuperNOVA 750 (B2) ($49) http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr or other like Antec TruePower Classic 750W 80+ Gold ( $55) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371073
2) If the win7 is regular OEM version, no the HP or Dell OEM one, you may try call microsoft to see they allow you transform the win7 to the new PC, if you are luck they will.
3) For the your case, the new MB will not fit into your case, because from the dimensions it will be the mid tower, which only will support the microATX or midATX MB. More info http://www.abload.de/img/e42formfactorsiislqa.png or https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATX
4) The deal will be a very decent deal. The cpus will cost over few thousand dollars if you buy them few years ago. Even the 64 GB RAM will be over few hundreds too it they are new.

 

[Derrow]

1) Your PSU...
2) If the win7 is regular OEM version...
3) For the your case...
4) The deal...

1) Yikes, this is quite the learning experience. I'll keep that in mind.
2) I think its Dell, I'm not sure. I'll call just in case, doesn't hurt to try.
3) Well, pre-bought probably isn't the best for upgrading, though I imagine that going for a server board isn't making this easier.
4) Yeah, I had found a motherboard I was going for before on the same website, natex.us, browsed and saw this. Hopefully I'm not reading it wrong.

Thanks again for the help, you've been very informative.