ADWill9

I tried to upgrade my computer with a new processor (while hanging on to socket 939), but I screwed up and bought a "server processor" instead, an AMD Opteron. A friend told me that I could easily resolve this by purchasing a "server motherboard," which I did. I found that I needed some power adapters for the EPS-12 power connectors on the new motherboard. The build went fine, everything seemed to go alright... but it won't turn on... the LED's on the fans won't even flash when I connect the power. Power supply is pretty beefy (at least 500W i think).

My question is... do you think this is salvageable (by Geek Squad, etc) or should I just bite the bullet and purchase a standard mobo/cpu instead?

Thanks--
Andrew

taylormsj

Opterons work with almost any socket 939 mobotherboard, regardless of them being a server based or not. I say this because im runnign an opteron on an average skt 939 board

You'r friend is almost as bad as my spelling

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UriA702

what motherboard are you using?

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Kornowski

Your new computer may not start because you may have some stand-off's touching the case, I know this has been the case for me and a few other people... Check to see if you don't have too many, only use what you need.

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