X9100 in desktop PC; is it feasible?

[i_jan]

Hi all! I know it is weird, but I want to know is it possible: since I can't use it in its full potential in my laptop (i.e. I have to keep it under 2.8 GHz, because it gets too hot at higher multipliers, even after undervolting), I'm thinking of using my x9100 in some sort of desktop configuration
Can it be done? Thank you for your ideas and thoughts!

 

[GhislainG]

Only if you can find a compatible desktop motherboard and there probably are few, if any. The market for such a motherboard is extremely limited.

 

[i_jan]

Only if you can find a compatible desktop motherboard and there probably are few, if any. The market for such a motherboard is extremely limited.

Thanks for you reply, and yes, that's the essence of the problem I guess... do you happen to know if there actually exists x9100 compliant desktop MB?

 

[GhislainG]

AFIK there are none. Why build a limited edition motherboard to use a mobile CPU in a desktop?

 

[i_jan]

AFIK there are none. Why build a limited edition motherboard to use a mobile CPU in a desktop?

To answer your question: "Desktop systems powered by Intel mobile processors are sleeker, quieter, and more energy efficient than ever before." ...says Intel http://www.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/asmo-na/eng/264378.htm

Anyhow, last thing they supported in this way is Core Duo.... tough luck... ah, well

 

[i_jan]

OK, I found it is possible: the answer is mini ITX motherboard like this: http://www.bvm-store.com/ProductDetail.asp?fdProductId=542

It can be fitted in mATX, ATX or mini ITX (of course) casing...

Hope it would help someone with similar problem...

SOLVED!

 

[mi1ez]

desktop motherboards for mobile chips do exist because some AIOs use them.

 

[runswindows95]

That motherboard is roughly $400 only and it's miniATX. Also, it uses SO-DIMMS, which are more expensive than standard DIMMS. The other big flaw for that system is good luck trying to keep it cool since you obviously will be overclocking. For that price, you can build a entire system with a new CPU, RAM, and GPU. To be honest, why not sell the laptop, and build a desktop? I don't see the point of ripping apart a laptop for a 3Ghz dual-core, then spending another $400 to try to make it into a gaming system.

 

[i_jan]

That motherboard is roughly $400 only and it's miniATX. Also, it uses SO-DIMMS, which are more expensive than standard DIMMS. The other big flaw for that system is good luck trying to keep it cool since you obviously will be overclocking. For that price, you can build a entire system with a new CPU, RAM, and GPU. To be honest, why not sell the laptop, and build a desktop? I don't see the point of ripping apart a laptop for a 3Ghz dual-core, then spending another $400 to try to make it into a gaming system.

I realize its quite a long shot. Its just that I replaced my p8400 CPU that came originally in laptop with x9100, and still have it and could easily revert to it, in case I could use x9100 in cost-efficient way... I don't want to get rid of my laptop, I just want to have both laptop and gaming comp, and I've learned (the harder way) laptop can't be solution for both.

(...and its miniITX in the link above, but all the same....)

As for keeping it cool, its a good question you raised.... maybe if I put it in bigger casing (some kind of ATX, maybe) with more powerful vents.... this CPU is meant for OC afterall, and I can't think of better enviroment for that purpose than a desktop casing....

 

[GhislainG]

You can probably buy a more powerful CPU and a good desktop motherboard for what you'll pay for the Commell LV-67B motherboard. I would sell that CPU and build a powerful desktop.

 

[i_jan]

And this is even more acceptable: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813153153

 

[GhislainG]

The G45 chipset is good for office applications, but it isn't designed for gaming systems. The more expensive Commell LV-67B includes one PCI-e x16 slot.

 

[i_jan]

touche! I overlooked that that one lack PCIe,...
but here comes another indecent proposal: http://www.idotpc.com/thestore/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=747&idcategory=0#details

urgh...life is tough

 

[GhislainG]

I agree that it's a nice industrial motherboard with quality Intel Ethernet Gigabit ports. While a PCI-e x1 slot isn't really suitable for a gaming system, it would make a fine low-power office desktop.

 

[ainarssems]

Put Your P8400 back in lappy, sell X9100 and start desktop from scratch.

 

[i_jan]

Put Your P8400 back in lappy, sell X9100 and start desktop from scratch.

Spoken like a true prodigy.
BUT, since I'm married, rational solution wouldn't work for me, so the bottom line is: my wife got my loving-custom-enhanced lappy (and a spare CPU, p8400...imagine), I got hers old Sempron-based-rubbish lappy AND a blessing for an acquisition of reasonably-to-high-priced desktop configuration which will meet my childish-and-refusing-to-grow-up gaming needs...

Thank you all again for your suggestions!