F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop There are no suitable upgrades for running a Xeon on a 1151 MB processor.

There are no suitable upgrades for running a Xeon on a 1151 MB processor.

There are no suitable upgrades for running a Xeon on a 1151 MB processor.

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MrIlyas
Junior Member
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02-08-2022, 06:37 PM
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Hi everyone! Before the pandemic, I had a free i5-6600K and an MSI Z270-A Pro board. The CPU is really bad—seriously, it’s terrible! Launching a VM takes 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the virtual OS. At first, this setup was meant to be temporary, but when Covid came, my savings ran out. Now, with the global chip shortage, hardware costs are up about 20% to 25% compared to before. It’s hard to justify buying a new board, CPU, and RAM. A used i7-7700 is priced similarly to a new AMD chip. I’ve heard Intel might have blocked Xeon chips from certain motherboards, but anyone know of workarounds? Socket 1151 Xeons are around $40, which is what I need for more cores and performance. Thanks! zog
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MrIlyas
02-08-2022, 06:37 PM #1

Hi everyone! Before the pandemic, I had a free i5-6600K and an MSI Z270-A Pro board. The CPU is really bad—seriously, it’s terrible! Launching a VM takes 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the virtual OS. At first, this setup was meant to be temporary, but when Covid came, my savings ran out. Now, with the global chip shortage, hardware costs are up about 20% to 25% compared to before. It’s hard to justify buying a new board, CPU, and RAM. A used i7-7700 is priced similarly to a new AMD chip. I’ve heard Intel might have blocked Xeon chips from certain motherboards, but anyone know of workarounds? Socket 1151 Xeons are around $40, which is what I need for more cores and performance. Thanks! zog

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DarkBoy__YT
Posting Freak
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02-14-2022, 08:18 PM
#2
In theory it's feasible, but in real life individuals adjust their boards for 8th and 9th generation CPUs rather than focusing on Xeons.
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DarkBoy__YT
02-14-2022, 08:18 PM #2

In theory it's feasible, but in real life individuals adjust their boards for 8th and 9th generation CPUs rather than focusing on Xeons.

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yarabi87
Member
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02-15-2022, 01:08 AM
#3
Rejecting alternative solutions. The system uses a distinct chipset for Xeon processors—no workarounds needed. (same response previously) Consider the 7700K or upgrade your platform.
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yarabi87
02-15-2022, 01:08 AM #3

Rejecting alternative solutions. The system uses a distinct chipset for Xeon processors—no workarounds needed. (same response previously) Consider the 7700K or upgrade your platform.

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KYUUBl
Member
106
02-15-2022, 01:56 AM
#4
Thanks for the update, ShrimpBrime. I’m considering moving my Xeon E5 server setup to a desktop build. I’ll sacrifice some CPU capabilities, but it should let me handle actual tasks. Bleeping 15’s are fine for casual browsing, though serious work is best avoided.
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KYUUBl
02-15-2022, 01:56 AM #4

Thanks for the update, ShrimpBrime. I’m considering moving my Xeon E5 server setup to a desktop build. I’ll sacrifice some CPU capabilities, but it should let me handle actual tasks. Bleeping 15’s are fine for casual browsing, though serious work is best avoided.

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vdpRC
Member
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02-15-2022, 02:06 AM
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I’d purchase the 7700K and trade in the 6600K to offset losses. The setup would be quicker overall. The OC 4.6ghz+ air cooling is impressive—no need to replace the board, and it should outperform the AMD 3600 while handling fewer threads. The only faster option besides the 7700K would be the AMD 5600X, aside from a mod to see if the 8700K runs on the Z270, as Jurrunio mentioned.
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vdpRC
02-15-2022, 02:06 AM #5

I’d purchase the 7700K and trade in the 6600K to offset losses. The setup would be quicker overall. The OC 4.6ghz+ air cooling is impressive—no need to replace the board, and it should outperform the AMD 3600 while handling fewer threads. The only faster option besides the 7700K would be the AMD 5600X, aside from a mod to see if the 8700K runs on the Z270, as Jurrunio mentioned.

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monsterman1108
Member
200
02-15-2022, 04:06 AM
#6
A used i7-770K is listed at $225 USD on eBay. The Ryzen 5 3600 is priced at $136 USD or $250 CDN on Newegg Canada. I’m based in Canada but travel to the US monthly for medical care, which explains the price variations. Currently, my budget is limited, so I expect to wait until November before purchasing. Bleeping Covid! (EDIT) Perhaps I’ll use my dual LGA 2011 for a desktop and hold off until next-gen DDR5 boards arrive. Though with the chip shortage, it’s hard to predict when that will happen.
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monsterman1108
02-15-2022, 04:06 AM #6

A used i7-770K is listed at $225 USD on eBay. The Ryzen 5 3600 is priced at $136 USD or $250 CDN on Newegg Canada. I’m based in Canada but travel to the US monthly for medical care, which explains the price variations. Currently, my budget is limited, so I expect to wait until November before purchasing. Bleeping Covid! (EDIT) Perhaps I’ll use my dual LGA 2011 for a desktop and hold off until next-gen DDR5 boards arrive. Though with the chip shortage, it’s hard to predict when that will happen.