Server CPU for Home Desktop Use?

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vonfeldt7

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Well I've been waiting to make my new build for almost a year now, thanks to Intel's lazy ass, and I'm tired of waiting. Since the Q9450 won't be out in my lifetime, I'm looking for an alternative.

The X3350 is that alternative. It's almost exactly the same as the Q9450...its 45nm, runs at 2.66GHz, has the same fsb, multiplier, everything (that I can see). So my question is...how is it different than the Q9450? There's got to be SOMETHING that's different.

My other question is (if) I purchase it, will it work (be efficient) for home use, I'll be multi-tasking, video encoding, playing games (Cod4, Crysis, Gears of War, etc.) People have told me that it won't be as efficient as the Q9450 for home use because it's a server CPu, but I'm not sure if that's true.

Can someone clear this up?
 
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Why is it not as good for home use?.... actual answers are helpful and "because its a server cpu" will not cut the cake on this question. The reason I say this is because I have the same question as Vonfeld7.
 
I started my own thread asking this same thing, why aren't server CPUs suitable for desktops...the only thing I was told is that server CPUs are more reliable (need to operate 24/7, sometimes at fairly high temps), and I was given the understanding they are a letdown only because server CPUs are much more expensive for the actual performance they offer than their desktop counterparts. Now I'm not sure if this is the only reason...maybe not.

Indeed, "because it's a server cpu" doesn't help us
 
I have no experience with Intel server chips, But I know for a fact Opterons are nothing more than high quality desktop cores pulled out of the manufacturing line, reduced voltage, reduced clock, etc to be stabler over long periods of time. Instruction sets are the same, the chip works in the exact same way as a desktop, just ensured for mission critical operation in servers by the above safeguards.

In that the server chips are cherry-picked, Opterons are renowned for their overclocking ability. But that they're undervolted and underclocked means a stock server chip will not deliver the same performance as the chip it is based off; If overclocking is in mind, this will obviously pose no hurdle..
 
It's more expensive and also out of stock, so why would you spend $30 more for an identical server CPU instead?
 
vonfeldt7 said:
Does anybody know if it'll work with the Asus Maximus Formula? If so...I'm definitely getting this CPU.
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It's Socket 775, so it'll work. I don't know why Intel has chosen to confuse the hell out of everyone by attaching the Xeon label to a Core 2 Duo/Quad chip. :rolleyes:
 
SirKenin said:
The Maximus Formula will apparently work with that chip.. Hmmm. Go for it. :P
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If the Q9450 isn't out within the next week, I just may get the X3350. I've heard about people having problems with Xeons crashing in Desktop Mobos and so I'm kinda weary to order one. Then again, I've heard of plenty of people who've never had an issue.
 
vonfeldt7 said:
If the Q9450 isn't out within the next week, I just may get the X3350. I've heard about people having problems with Xeons crashing in Desktop Mobos and so I'm kinda weary to order one. Then again, I've heard of plenty of people who've never had an issue.
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Hey vondfeldt,Havent you figured out how it works? As soon as 7 days come and go & you order that x3350 chip ,on the 8th day the q9450 and q9550 will come out.lol :D
 
Scubie67 said:
Hey vondfeldt,Havent you figured out how it works? As soon as 7 days come and go & you order that x3350 chip ,on the 8th day the q9450 and q9550 will come out.lol :D
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I'm sure that's the way it'll work. Basically I should just order the X3350 right now...and I could GUARANTEE everyone, without a doubt, that the Q9450 would come out the next day.

Ha.
 
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