X2 Non-Xeon Skylake Cpu one Mobo.

[Akalite]

Is it possible to have 2x 6700k/6600k chips running on a single mobo?
Thanks.

 

[Gam3r01]

No

 

[Akalite]

Could you share any ideas as to why not? And perhaps why Intel would have not done such a thing? I must admit, it sounds rather romantic, the idea of having X2 6700k's running on a single mobo... including all the unlocked, clocking goodnes.

 

[Gam3r01]

In situations where dual CPUs can be fully utilized you should be favoring reliability more than with a 6700k. Leaving compatible processors locked, using EEC ram, and similar reduce the chances of something going wrong with the system. Anyone who has the workload for two processors needs the reliability not present when OCing.
This is to say nothing of the power necessary to OC two processors on the same board, as well as the heat on the VRMs.

The reality is no enthusiast would ever need two 6700ks (or similar), and those who have the workload for that many threads want something more stable.
The middle ground (I think you are looking for) is the Skylake-E platform on X99. High thread count, unlocked, and not server grade.

 

[Akalite]

Seeing how gamers have been using Xeon based builds recently made me ask the question. I was planning on building a gaming/work setup and I am torn between the 6700k and Xeons. The sad thing is that there seems to be a very disconcerting trade off. I would love the capacities of a Xeon with the overlocking features of the other. That and pumping 4000mhz performance ram.

If I understood you correctly, wanting the closest results of both fields would more likely come from Skylake-E [not suggesting it possible]?

 

[Gam3r01]

Well that depends on what Xeons you are looking at.
Most of the Xeons used in gaming systems are like the 1231v3 which is just a 4770 lacking an iGPU. Nearly all of the Xeons used in gaming are just cheaper, locked, no iGPU i7s. The actual server/professional level Xeons cost much more and are not really viable in gaming PCs.

For work/gaming you would probably be looking at something like these: http://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/intel-cpu-bx80648i75820k,intel-cpu-bx80648i75930k,intel-cpu-bx80671i76800k,intel-cpu-bx80671i76950x/

 

[Akalite]

Thank you for the amazing replies. I'm learning so much, I hope I could keep this thread post going.
I came across a rather recent article. http://www.techspot.com/review/1155-affordable-dual-xeon-pc/
In the link provided are some impressive gaming results and it appears to be using a far different CPU than you mentioned.
Gaming benchmarks were what surprised me the most. I would not mind pulling the trigger on refurbished goods.
The mentioned link uses X2 2670. I Found equally cheap 2680's.

I would love to know your Ideas on the link provided and the build in mention.

 

[Gam3r01]

That was an interesting read, the main problem is finding a use for all those threads though.

 

[Akalite]

For the price, I think it would be a far better return than a 6700K. That extra money saved would be put into other components. Improved GPU or even RamDisk.

Thank you again Gam3r01