No, you cannot swap x5660 with Intel or Xeon E5-2689 in the T5500.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop No, you cannot swap x5660 with Intel or Xeon E5-2689 in the T5500.

HoundLynx
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02-18-2025, 05:39 AM

Hello! Could someone help me understand if it's possible to swap the Xeon X5660 with an Intel or Xeon E5-2689 processor in a Dell Precision T5500? Thanks!

HoundLynx

02-18-2025, 05:39 AM #1

Hello! Could someone help me understand if it's possible to swap the Xeon X5660 with an Intel or Xeon E5-2689 processor in a Dell Precision T5500? Thanks!

kassi123
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02-18-2025, 05:48 AM

They use various connectors (FCLGA1366 and FCLGA2011), meaning a motherboard swap is necessary.

kassi123

02-18-2025, 05:48 AM #2

They use various connectors (FCLGA1366 and FCLGA2011), meaning a motherboard swap is necessary.

JamesThePixel
Junior Member

02-20-2025, 03:24 AM

Could you tell me what the newest processor option is for replacing the x5660 in the T5500?

JamesThePixel

02-20-2025, 03:24 AM #3

Could you tell me what the newest processor option is for replacing the x5660 in the T5500?

XBOXM4NXX
Junior Member

02-20-2025, 04:14 AM

Likely options include the i7 990x, Xeon X5690 and W3690. All these processors are quite similar. Six cores, twelve threads.

XBOXM4NXX

02-20-2025, 04:14 AM #4

Likely options include the i7 990x, Xeon X5690 and W3690. All these processors are quite similar. Six cores, twelve threads.

SiulBy
Junior Member

02-20-2025, 05:36 AM

Great! You're welcome! @RollinLower

SiulBy

02-20-2025, 05:36 AM #5

Great! You're welcome! @RollinLower

MoonMidnight
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02-20-2025, 01:45 PM

You're restricted to the x5600 line, supporting up to six cores. For more details, check the spec sheet here: https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/pr...csheet.pdf

MoonMidnight

02-20-2025, 01:45 PM #6

You're restricted to the x5600 line, supporting up to six cores. For more details, check the spec sheet here: https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/pr...csheet.pdf