SuperMicro X7SBL-LN2 model
SuperMicro X7SBL-LN2 model
I have the server-grade motherboard you mentioned. It’s an LGA 775, Model T. I tried getting advice online, but someone suggested a Xeon X3330. I found it on eBay for around $15, but I can’t post it anymore. I’m not sure if that model is correct for my setup. I already have ECC RAM installed, and the system supports up to 8GB RAM. I just want to confirm the CPU choice so I can get the best performance within my budget of about $20.
Which ECC RAM do you have? Not every ECC model is compatible. Have you updated the BIOS?
The RAM model is TRSD2002G72R-667CL5FSX-36 BIOS, but it has been unavailable for a long time. After reviewing the archives, I found the most recent BIOS update.
You're asking about the LGA 775 and Model T specifications. The board supports the X3330, but you're wondering if non-ECC RAM would work since the spec mentions unbuffered ECC. You're also checking if the CPU is functioning properly, possibly by comparing it with another unit. For optimal performance on this setup, the X3380 is recommended, though you can consider lower-end models like the 3360 or 3370 for better value. The X3330 has a smaller cache, which affects performance beyond just clock speed. You can find comparisons here: https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/...3933,41094. If you had a spare board today, you'd likely sell it for parts or scrap.
It supports both C2D and Xeon CPUs. The "Socket T" was an oversight... An Intel C2D E2140 is compatible. I'm seeking something more capable.
We confirm the board and RAM are functioning properly. It seems the X3330 might not be operating correctly. It appears the C2Q equivalent of the X3360 is the Q9550: https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/...3933,33924. The C2D E2140 is a 65W unit—wondering if power delivery from the PSU or mainboard could be insufficient for the X3330, which requires 95W. For reference, compare these models here: https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/...3924,33933. You should be able to check if the X3330 is active somehow. Do you have the 4-pin 12V CPU connector connected to the board?
I don’t receive any posts for the X3330. The board functions with E2140, suggesting the CPU might be faulty. I have a 650W PSU—my old Corsair CX650. I bought this board for around $30 off eBay because it was the most affordable option. I required a board for my E2140, but the previous one failed. Should I be using an Xeon? Probably not.
Are you connecting the 4-pin CPU power to the board? The E2140 seems functional without it, but the X3330 won’t. It’s possible that if the X3330 works, the 12V 4-pin power is missing from either the motherboard or the PSU, and you didn’t notice because the E2140 did. I chose Xeon over C2Q mainly for better silicon quality. It’s also more likely a C2Q was overclocked, while an X33xx Xeon would be unlikely to have been O/C’d.