Gaming with a xeon?

[a7xfire]

i have acquired a x3370 xeon processor. i was wondering if you's could advise wether i can use it in a gaming rig build or not?

3.0/12mb/1333

 

[Computerrock1]

Definetly, its a powerful cpu.

 

[a7xfire]

but i wasnt sure since its a server processor if i would cause any bottlenecks?

 

[Computerrock1]

No, infact it has more Cache, its just got a more expensive motherboard and memory. Which is why most people don't buy server cpu's. If you have the money I would stick with it.

 

[jefe323]

^+1

 

[a7xfire]

but isnt it basically a rebranded q6950 so it should work in a basic gaming board?

 

[Computerrock1]

No, it won't work a basic gaming board, server cpus have different sockets.

 

[a7xfire]

just tested it in a abit fatal1ty FP-IN9 SLI and it works perfectly

 

[Computerrock1]

hmm.. I'm sorry for misleading you...

 

[Mousemonkey]

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