X58 Xeon build questions

[Soj]

Hi guys this is my first post here!

So I have a gigabyte x58a ud3r rev2 motherboard with i7 950 and 3x2 gigabytes of RAM

I also have a R9 390.

I snooped around online and found out I can upgrade my computer without spending too much money and so I went ahead and bought A Xeon 5675 processor on AliExpress .

I have some experience in computer building though it was back when Pentiums reigned supreme so it’s been a while.

 

So the processor itself cost around 20 bucks and my question is can this Xeon work with normal ram or do I have to get ecc?

if I do need ecc will my mother board support it?

Is there an Overclocking guide video online that deals with the exact motherboard that I have?

(haven’t found one).

 

Regarding the ram size: since my motherboard supports 24 GB of RAM and triple channel I guess my best option is go with three sticks of 8 GB though I cannot seem to find it anywhere and would love a recommendation on where to get this kit.

 

thanks!

 

 

[Herman Mcpootis]

normal ram is fine. 

[Keenanzie]

On 3/2/2021 at 3:23 PM, Soj said:

Hi guys this is my first post here!

So I have a gigabyte x58a ud3r rev2 motherboard with i7 950 and 3x2 gigabytes of RAM

I also have a R9 390.

I snooped around online and found out I can upgrade my computer without spending too much money and so I went ahead and bought A Xeon 5675 processor on AliExpress .

I have some experience in computer building though it was back when Pentiums reigned supreme so it’s been a while.

 

So the processor itself cost around 20 bucks and my question is can this Xeon work with normal ram or do I have to get ecc?

if I do need ecc will my mother board support it?

Is there an Overclocking guide video online that deals with the exact motherboard that I have?

(haven’t found one).

 

Regarding the ram size: since my motherboard supports 24 GB of RAM and triple channel I guess my best option is go with three sticks of 8 GB though I cannot seem to find it anywhere and would love a recommendation on where to get this kit.

 

thanks!

 

 

Hi, i have a same platform too and wondering if I can do the same upgrade.

So, how is your system now? Did the XEON work smoothly?

 

[Crafter King]

1 hour ago, Keenanzie said:

Hi, i have a same platform too and wondering if I can do the same upgrade.

So, how is your system now? Did the XEON work smoothly?

 

don't to xeon cpu's as they are for workstaions and basicly not that big difference in gaming  between core i series cpu and xeon , but when it comes to overclocking the core i series are the best.