Could be a significant error... almost 500 CPUs...
Could be a significant error... almost 500 CPUs...
It's the CPU socket issue with the wire connection. There are two pins on each side, but they don't fit properly because the spacer can't be inserted.
Absolutely align with your points. These items might still hold some worth if they function properly. However, op would have to purchase boards for them, turning this into an extremely costly project. The other chips are essentially worthless since they rarely reach even the $5 range on eBay and often don’t sell at all due to oversupply. As for op, the LGA 1567 parts are right out of date—quad socket models like that are rarely bought anymore. The LGA 1366 chips you mentioned are also considered obsolete, making them unsuitable. EWASTE components like Opterons and Xeon E7s are equally irrelevant. The only decent options are the E5 2699 v3 ($20 each), E5 2695 v3 ($12 each), or E5 2690 v1/Xeon Silver 4114 ($9 each)—provided they’re still available. That’s unlikely given the saturated market for these parts. It’s likely you’ll end up with a lot of junk after trying to sell them for years.
Also, don’t forget: most people are already overwhelmed by the current situation and might just end up discarding everything.
If you’re serious about value recovery, consider making small items like keychains or other crafts and selling them on platforms such as Etsy—those tend to fetch better prices than raw chips.
The only items that look reasonable today are the current ones. The rest are outdated, cheaper models or boards with limited availability. It might be useful to sell them if prices allow, but most of these budget options aren't valuable since few people are interested in buying older low-end chips when better alternatives exist.
most modern coolers rely on these plastic spacers. they have retention levers that keep only three units in place. it might be similar to the ASUS rampage board, but I’m not sure. I remember having the same issue with other models too. back then, screws were standard, but now plastic works just as well.
A few items might be useful for a NAS or an affordable workstation, but most end up as electronic waste. Or, if you're committed, you could invest more in premium reworked X79/X99 boards and custom builds to give to organizations in developing regions. Lol
Purchase a ready-made unit featuring the quickest LGA 2011 processor—replace it with a slower model, hand back the original, and resell the faster chip. The idea is to make a profit; consider it an exciting challenge. Aiming for break-even is just another way to pass time, but focus on creative methods to turn your effort into real earnings. Alternatively, sell the entire collection at a reduced price and rest easy knowing you invested around $200 in a worthwhile learning opportunity.
Found an old photo. I think these posts were from the Arctic Freezer. Still some space around it. Again, not had any problem with any cooler I've tried on this mount.
It seems you're looking for a retail strategy before investing. Second-hand Xeons are popular among budget gamers, making eBay or AliExpress ideal spots. If you're interested, try it yourself. Otherwise, breaking the project into parts and handing it off to others is likely the smarter choice.