Overclock intel x58 motherboard

[chamath]

Hey guys,

Is it possible to overclock CPUs (like x5670, x5650) in following motherboard??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Intel-X58-ATX-LGA1366-for-Intel-Core-i3-i5-i7-Xeon-Computer-Motherboard-/131990462474?hash=item1ebb3ea00a:g:8JcAAOSwzvlW8qjI

 

I'm hoping to build a used PC. Cpus are available for $50, but a good x58 motherboard is three times the price of CPU.

[phongle123]

2 minutes ago, chamath said:

Hey guys,

Is it possible to overclock CPUs (like x5670, x5650) in following motherboard??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Intel-X58-ATX-LGA1366-for-Intel-Core-i3-i5-i7-Xeon-Computer-Motherboard-/131990462474?hash=item1ebb3ea00a:g:8JcAAOSwzvlW8qjI

 

I'm hoping to build a used PC. Cpus are available for $50, but a good x58 motherboard is three times the price of CPU.

Very Few Xeons are actually unlocked. I tried finding a list once and gave up. So I'm assuming there's not a confirmed list of which Xeons are unlocked.

[Techninja]

On 2/27/2017 at 2:34 PM, chamath said:

Hey guys,

Is it possible to overclock CPUs (like x5670, x5650) in following motherboard??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Intel-X58-ATX-LGA1366-for-Intel-Core-i3-i5-i7-Xeon-Computer-Motherboard-/131990462474?hash=item1ebb3ea00a:g:8JcAAOSwzvlW8qjI

 

I'm hoping to build a used PC. Cpus are available for $50, but a good x58 motherboard is three times the price of CPU.

specs.com/cpu/Intel/Xeon/Xeon_Processor_X5650_/2111/Compatible_Motherboards

 

These boards support the x5650 for sure there are more (see YT) but those Will be random guesses. Seeing the prices of those mobos I would personally not taken the chance but rather be sure. 

Mobo that can oc for sure:

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-3313859/overclocking-x5650-intel-dx58so.html

 

More info i dont have i hope thuis Will help you.