I'm currently looking into a variety of CPUs to use for work, and someone had mentioned, the Xeon I was looking at (Xeon E5-2650 V3) might not work with any consumer stuff due to it being a server CPU. Is this entirely true? Most of my work is done with videos, and a program called handbrake and someone recommended the Xeon, to help with multitasking between projects. I've seen fantastic deals on it, but still am unsure.
Workstation/Server grade CPUs, and compatibility with consumer grade software and hardware.
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WyomingKnott
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Server CPUs will happily process consumer applications and run games. There is, however, a large difference between GPUs (and their drivers) for gaming and for professional work.
There have been a lot of discussions about using Xeons for gaming because the Xeon part for a certain family and speed may be cheaper than the consumer part. Some will run on consumer motherboards, some will require a server motherboard.
You made in interesting typo in the subject. I have never had a "sever" CPU. Been tempted to sever one now and then. Severely so,
There have been a lot of discussions about using Xeons for gaming because the Xeon part for a certain family and speed may be cheaper than the consumer part. Some will run on consumer motherboards, some will require a server motherboard.
You made in interesting typo in the subject. I have never had a "sever" CPU. Been tempted to sever one now and then. Severely so,
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