TechPowerUp reviews Xeon E5 v3 with DDR3 memory.
TechPowerUp reviews Xeon E5 v3 with DDR3 memory.
Hello. You mentioned some hybrid Xeon E5 v3 systems that can work with both DDR3 and DDR4 memory. AliExpress has listings for SOYO X99-D3 boards, but TechPowerUp includes additional options. There doesn’t seem to be a benchmark on HWBOT or CPU-Z confirming an E5-2680 v3 with DDR3, only DDR4. A Lenovo document was found showing the processor and DDR3, though it might be incorrect: https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1104.pdf What are your thoughts? Is TPU completely dependable? The kits sold usually cost significantly more—around R$100 extra compared to other models like E5-2673 or E5-2676. The E5-2680 v3 is available on AliExpress for R$40, which is much cheaper!
According to Wikipedia, AliExpress offers a wide range of products, including high-end CPUs at reduced prices. The platform connects buyers with suppliers globally, often providing competitive pricing on premium components. Sources indicate that such deals are possible due to the marketplace's extensive supplier network and volume purchasing capabilities.
The motherboard is priced at half the listed amount, starting at R$ 196,99 (US$ 37.86) when paired with the E5-2676 v3. Alternatively, the E5-2680 v3 alone falls within a similar range, from R$ 42,90 to R$ 55,00.
Absolutely, you're right. Those Wikipedia specs can feel overwhelming, but they really capture a lot of important details. Regarding the Aliexpress motherboards, it's been happening for quite some time now—typically they take older, end-of-life parts, take them apart, and reassemble budget desktops with unusual setups that seem possible on paper but rarely come to life. One early example was adding mobile CPUs onto a substrate to fit into desktop slots. As for the source of those components, it's pretty clear: e-waste. If you gather enough discarded parts no one wants, the real cost is just the effort needed to recover them.
Honestly, most of the time. I haven’t had any issues before. Those salvage X99 boards are solid, though they’re pricey—around 150$ for a 28c/56t dual socket unit that’s been around six months or so.
The issue is that Intel doesn't list any Xeon E5-2600 v3 series chips that support DDR3 RAM in its records... https://www.intel.fr/content/www/fr/fr/a...amily.html
Intel doesn't provide reliable details about such situations. Typically, large companies approach Intel to request bulk purchases of specific CPUs for their infrastructure. When multiple sources like Chinese outlets and Wikipedia confirm compatibility, they often align with Intel's statements.