Dual CPU socket design supports two processors simultaneously.

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RJBboy
Junior Member

11-23-2017, 04:49 PM

I have a Dell precision T5600 dual CPU motherboard with 8 RAM slots. Only one CPU is currently installed—a Xeon E5-2640 2.5GHz processor with 4 x 8GB DDR3 1333 RAM. You’re considering upgrading to a Xeon E5-1620 3.6GHz with 4 x 8GB DDR3 1600 RAM. I’ll check compatibility for gaming and recommend the best path. Please let me know if you’d like further guidance. Your response is highly appreciated.

RJBboy

11-23-2017, 04:49 PM #1

Fax_exe
Member

11-25-2017, 10:32 PM

Ensure both ports have the same CPU installed. The quicker processor is preferable for gaming.

Fax_exe

11-25-2017, 10:32 PM #2

Ensure both ports have the same CPU installed. The quicker processor is preferable for gaming.

JustPreHead
Member

12-03-2017, 08:18 AM

CPU compatibility is strict; only identical models can work together.

JustPreHead

12-03-2017, 08:18 AM #3

CPU compatibility is strict; only identical models can work together.

Tango599
Member

165

12-03-2017, 02:52 PM

You must have the identical CPU exactly. Secondly, it’s probably not meant for gaming unless you confirm otherwise.

Tango599

12-03-2017, 02:52 PM #4

You must have the identical CPU exactly. Secondly, it’s probably not meant for gaming unless you confirm otherwise.

Aerithix
Member

182

12-11-2017, 02:40 PM

For dual sockets to work, the chips must match in type and series—specifically, the first digit indicates supported interfaces.

Aerithix

12-11-2017, 02:40 PM #5

For dual sockets to work, the chips must match in type and series—specifically, the first digit indicates supported interfaces.

tmc00
Member

180

12-11-2017, 03:41 PM

The requirement for matching Core Count, TDP, and Cache mostly stayed consistent across Sandy and Ivy. It’s more about staying within the same series than changing rules.

tmc00

12-11-2017, 03:41 PM #6

The requirement for matching Core Count, TDP, and Cache mostly stayed consistent across Sandy and Ivy. It’s more about staying within the same series than changing rules.

Astro_bot
Member

12-11-2017, 05:21 PM

Yes, you can pair these processors. The E5-2640 supports up to 3.3 GHz, and the E5-2643 is compatible at that frequency.

Astro_bot

12-11-2017, 05:21 PM #7

Yes, you can pair these processors. The E5-2640 supports up to 3.3 GHz, and the E5-2643 is compatible at that frequency.

djriplout
Junior Member

12-27-2017, 09:25 PM

It's not just about the processors themselves, it's the overall setup. The precision T5600 really stands out (my t5610 won't work with mixed CPUs)

djriplout

12-27-2017, 09:25 PM #8

It's not just about the processors themselves, it's the overall setup. The precision T5600 really stands out (my t5610 won't work with mixed CPUs)

Kamicra
Junior Member

01-02-2018, 09:29 AM

It could be related to Dell. My device is an HP.

Kamicra

01-02-2018, 09:29 AM #9

It could be related to Dell. My device is an HP.

SillyDragon
Senior Member

586

01-04-2018, 08:15 AM

#10

No, these chipsets are not compatible due to differing frequencies and interfaces.

SillyDragon

01-04-2018, 08:15 AM #10

No, these chipsets are not compatible due to differing frequencies and interfaces.

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