Dell Precision Motherboard-Help Needed

[LeSertof]

So after Linus did the server PC video I got online and did some research myself and you really can find exceptionally cheap old Xeons and make a decent rig out of them so I found two Xeon X5460's for the LGA 771 socket and then found a dell motherboard with the said socket for cheap so whats interesting me now is the capabilities of that motherboard AKA can I slot in lets say a GTX 970 or R9 390 and some ECC ddr2 ram (16 gig-ish) and is it recommended. The motherboard itself is from an old Dell precision 490 it would appear to me, I'll toss in some pics from the seller as well. All and any help is greatly appreciated.

 

Here are also the direct links to the pics: -http://www.ascendtech.us/mmASC/Images/GU083_1.JPG

                                                                -https://www.aja.com/images/support/pc_config/dell490_lg.gif

 

 

[BrinkGG]

So after Linus did the server PC video I got online and did some research myself and you really can find exceptionally cheap old Xeons and make a decent rig out of them so I found two Xeon X5460's for the LGA 771 socket and then found a dell motherboard with the said socket for cheap so whats interesting me now is the capabilities of that motherboard AKA can I slot in lets say a GTX 970 or R9 390 and some ECC ddr2 ram (16 gig-ish) and is it recommended. The motherboard itself is from an old Dell precision 490 it would appear to me, I'll toss in some pics from the seller as well. All and any help is greatly appreciated.

 

Here are also the direct links to the pics: -http://www.ascendtech.us/mmASC/Images/GU083_1.JPG

                                                                -https://www.aja.com/images/support/pc_config/dell490_lg.gif

 

 

The hardest issue I'm finding with these systems (Looking at building one myself), is the nonstandard power connectors, and finding a case that will fit the entire thing... From the looks of this, you might want to look for a power adapter to allow you to use a standard power supply for that motherboard. Also, look up the physical dimensions of the motherboard, if its any bigger then 12.5" by 10", you're gonna have to to look for an XL ATX, HPTX, or server case... Which can be pricy. 

[2FA]

The hardest issue I'm finding with these systems (Looking at building one myself), is the nonstandard power connectors, and finding a case that will fit the entire thing... From the looks of this, you might want to look for a power adapter to allow you to use a standard power supply for that motherboard. Also, look up the physical dimensions of the motherboard, if its any bigger then 12.5" by 10", you're gonna have to to look for an XL ATX, HPTX, or server case... Which can be pricy. 

Cardboard case FTW!

 

The nonstandard power connectors is exactly why I avoid Dell mobos.

[LeSertof]

The hardest issue I'm finding with these systems (Looking at building one myself), is the nonstandard power connectors, and finding a case that will fit the entire thing... From the looks of this, you might want to look for a power adapter to allow you to use a standard power supply for that motherboard. Also, look up the physical dimensions of the motherboard, if its any bigger then 12.5" by 10", you're gonna have to to look for an XL ATX, HPTX, or server case... Which can be pricy. 

Yeah you're right but its still cheaper ,at least for me, getting the adapters then actually buying a lets say i5 with an appropriate mobo, ram and PSU let alone add the gtx 970. As for the case I dont mind not even having a case and just building the rig on a wall or under my desk, for now im just focusing on getting the actuall parts for as cheap as possible as I am budget.  

[LeSertof]

Cardboard case FTW!

 

The nonstandard power connectors is exactly why I avoid Dell mobos.

Yeah I can see that being an issue but nothing unresolvable, I would however appreciate some other mobo suggestions if you have any, they dont have to be OP or anything just good enough to support the two LGA 771 xeons and a gtx 970.

[BrinkGG]

Cardboard case FTW!

 

The nonstandard power connectors is exactly why I avoid Dell mobos.

They aren't that bad IF you can find adapters...

(I'm looking at building off of the HP Z800 socket 1366 motherboard, may post build log if I do it.) 

So you will need to purchase this (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Dell-750-watt-Power-Supply-for-Precision-490-690-Workstation-N750P-00-/321703207646?hash=item4ae70162de:g:NMQAAOSwBLlVDv7f) or to make an adapter for the second 20 pin connector on the motherboard. That would get you started. If you're putting a GPU in with this as well, you'll need a power supply for the GPU, a jumper for the power supply, and Dell supported ECC REG ram. (Make sure that its correct for that specific motherboard.)

Let me know if you need anything more!

[BrinkGG]

 

Look up

[dalekphalm]

@LeSertof erm, you actually didn't ask any questions.

 

Are you looking for people's thoughts on your choices? Are you asking about GPU compatibility? What exactly would you like to know?

[LeSertof]

They aren't that bad IF you can find adapters...

(I'm looking at building off of the HP Z800 socket 1366 motherboard, may post build log if I do it.) 

So you will need to purchase this (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Dell-750-watt-Power-Supply-for-Precision-490-690-Workstation-N750P-00-/321703207646?hash=item4ae70162de:g:NMQAAOSwBLlVDv7f) or to make an adapter for the second 20 pin connector on the motherboard. That would get you started. If you're putting a GPU in with this as well, you'll need a power supply for the GPU, a jumper for the power supply, and Dell supported ECC REG ram. (Make sure that its correct for that specific motherboard.)

Let me know if you need anything more!

Ok so basically its much easier to just find another board then to find all the stuff for this one, right?

[LeSertof]

@LeSertof erm, you actually didn't ask any questions.

 

Are you looking for people's thoughts on your choices? Are you asking about GPU compatibility? What exactly would you like to know?

Well I was trying to find out will this motherboard even support a modern day GPU but as it turns out its just easier to get a different motherboard then all the components for this one, so im just asking for mobo suggestions for two Xeon X5460 LGA 771 CPUs.

[BrinkGG]

Well I was trying to find out will this motherboard even support a modern day GPU but as it turns out its just easier to get a different motherboard then all the components for this one, so im just asking for mobo suggestions for two Xeon X5460 LGA 771 CPUs.

Look on ebay for ones that have standard power connectors, and PCI-e 16x (even Gen 1 will work). 

[LeSertof]

Look on ebay for ones that have standard power connectors, and PCI-e 16x (even Gen 1 will work). 

Thanks, will do, just one more question do you have a PSU to suggest that is capable of running both of the CPUs and the gtx 970 without braking the budget too much no need for a specific product just the power a PSU has to have in order to run all of these (the xeons are 120w each according to ARK as for the 970 i have no idea).

[BrinkGG]

Well I was trying to find out will this motherboard even support a modern day GPU but as it turns out its just easier to get a different motherboard then all the components for this one, so im just asking for mobo suggestions for two Xeon X5460 LGA 771 CPUs.

This one (http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Intel-S5000XVN-XSL-Dual-Socket-771-DDR2-Server-Motherboard-E11034-101-/201403069227?hash=item2ee48ef32b:g:ppEAAOSwT6pVxO9c) uses a standard power supply (2 CPU connectors are needed though, but those are much easier to get), and DDR2 ECC FB-DIMM memory. So a kit like this (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Server-RAM-16GB-4x-4GB-PC2-5300F-FB-DIMM-Fully-Buffered-DDR2-667-ECC-REG-Memory-/351406688251?hash=item51d17887fb:g:1AAAAOSwYHxWQiWD) would work.

[BrinkGG]

Thanks, will do, just one more question do you have a PSU to suggest that is capable of running both of the CPUs and the gtx 970 without braking the budget too much no need for a specific product just the power a PSU has to have in order to run all of these (the xeons are 120w each according to ARK as for the 970 i have no idea).

 

 

This one (http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Intel-S5000XVN-XSL-Dual-Socket-771-DDR2-Server-Motherboard-E11034-101-/201403069227?hash=item2ee48ef32b:g:ppEAAOSwT6pVxO9c) uses a standard power supply (2 CPU connectors are needed though, but those are much easier to get), and DDR2 ECC FB-DIMM memory. So a kit like this (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Server-RAM-16GB-4x-4GB-PC2-5300F-FB-DIMM-Fully-Buffered-DDR2-667-ECC-REG-Memory-/351406688251?hash=item51d17887fb:g:1AAAAOSwYHxWQiWD) would work.

See above^ 

As for a power supply, this is a solid choice. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20850xr

[LeSertof]

See above^ 

As for a power supply, this is a solid choice. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g2085Tnx

Thanks for the advice and the components list (especially the PSU as I have no previous experience with them) now I only need to save up for the 970 and I'll have a decent tower.