What happens if I put in a X5492 into a ASUS P5K M/B?

[redbaron123]

I have managed to get a X5492 in a cheap price of 50 bucks...
And I want to put this in a 775 socket system.
Problem is that I saw the TDP of this beast, which was 150W.
The only 775 socket M/B I have is the ASUS P5K.
And it says it only supports till around 130Ws.
I ain't gonna run something really exhausting on that system.
I just want to know if the damn thing would work...

Also, would it be possible to get a used 775 socket M/B that supports 150W TDP?
If I can, I'd like to know the price of them too. (ASUS,Gigabyte are favored)

 

[voyagerfan99]

That processor isn't supported so no it won't work.

 

[johnb35]

You can't put a slot 771 processor in a slot 775 motherboard.

 

[beers]

There are some mods where you can put 771 in 775 sockets.
http://www.overclock.net/t/1431723/mod-lga775-support-for-lga771-xeon-cpus

It's kind of a gamble as far as BIOS support, the best you can do is update to the latest BIOS and hope that the model is within the microcode.

 

[Jiniix]

http://www.computerforum.com/224005-black-hole-benchmark-11.html#post1934240 E5450 in GA-G31M-S2L (LGA771 Xeon in LGA775 motherboard)
Just gonna leave this here

When I researched this, after I found the Xeon E5450 in an old Dell OptiPlex server, I found out you need a modded BIOS for nearly all motherboards... except the GA-G31M-S2L which I had
Used the same thread Beers has linked. Many people made BIOS versions for higher end ASUS boards, so use the thread tool and search for your mobo.

You can't put a slot 771 processor in a slot 775 motherboard.

You just have to cut off the notches in your socket and flip it 90 degrees