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I7 2600 vs 2600k

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December 5, 2011 11:38:00 AM

Hello,

does ASUS P8P67 with I7 2600 CPU support ESXi 5 installation?

thank you
Joseph.

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December 5, 2011 12:20:32 PM

Very interesting question...I usually look at VMware whitebox sites, but it's being updated for ESXi 5...the 2600k worked for 4, so I think it will. The board is always my bigger concern.
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December 5, 2011 12:22:16 PM

what do you mean by ESXi 5?
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December 5, 2011 12:24:47 PM

spend a little more and get 2600k best option.
December 6, 2011 4:51:25 PM

pro-gamer...he's trying to install the free hypervisor from VMware to virtualize things.

Honestly, unless you're going to overclock (why would you with virtual machines?), then the 2600 is just fine. In my opinion, the unlocked multiplier would be a waste for your intent.
December 6, 2011 5:15:22 PM

pro-gamer said:
spend a little more and get 2600k best option.


2600 is actually better in the case of virtualization as it supports vt-d where the 2600k doesn't. The best option for you is not the best option for everyone.

K processors do not support Intel TXT, Intel VT-d and vPro.
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December 6, 2011 5:48:17 PM

thanks guys.....:)  i love you peoplesss
January 16, 2012 4:57:54 PM

You must have a mainboard supporting VT-d to get it enabled. On the comsumer side, only an Asus P8B WS supports the VT-d. Unless this board, you have to go with Intel Q chipset series to get this tech.

I have sucessfully installed ESXi on my P8P67 WS REvolution with Intel 2700K. My mainboard doesn't support the VT-d, but has an Intel Server Class NIC, so network works well. You juste don't have the GPU hardware acceleration. But you don't necessarly want to play game in this environment... lol ;) 

I read that some P67 mainboard support unofficially the vt-d, like the Intel DP67 board, but as I said, it's unofficial support.

So I would suggest you the P8P67 WS Revolution + 2600K to get a longer PC life with future overclocking.
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