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kgrodrigues
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January 23rd, 2009 17:00
transplant cpu to dell precision 470
Hi
I have 2 dell precision 470 workstations. they both have a single 2.8Ghz dual core Xeon processor (well i assume its dual core, could just be hyperthreading, but shows up as 2 procs in task manager). so each machine has 1 empty CPU socket.
I was wondering if I could take out the cpu,heatsink, and fan assembly from one machine, and put it in the other machine. So that i end up with 1 working machine with both cpu sockets filled. i was hoping to be able to do this without any modification to the heatsink, and fan assembly. ie. just pop it out of one machine, and it will slot in perfectly into the empty slot on the second machine.
TIA
btc64
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Posted May 22nd, 2009 19:00
To go with dual Xeons in the 470, the processors need to be the same, so you should be OK. They're likely single core processors using HT as you mentioned. Task manager will show 2 processors when using HT. I'm actually showing 4 right now because I've got two 3.2 Ghz CPUs in mine.
The heatsink would work, but you'd need a different fan shroud because it's a different shape for the 2nd CPU. You'd also need to make sure to get a VRM (Voltage Regulator Module) as the 2nd CPU won't work without one.
I scored a "2nd CPU kit" off of eBay (they're everywhere for about $50-$60). It includes shroud, fan, heatsink and VRM.