W5590 in 2009 single processor mac pro?

[i-rui]

Just wondering if there would be a problem running a W5590 in the single processor tray model (quad core) of the 2009 mac pro.

I know the W5590 is meant for dual processors, but would there be a problem running it as a single processor? I don't think there should be, but i just wanted to confirm before trying it...

 

[DPUser]

I haven't tried it, but believe it would most certainly work. On the other hand, you could sell it, buy a W3690 and pocket some cash...
My bad... I read 5690, not 5590.

 

[i-rui]

from what i've seen w3690's are selling for much more. Understandable since they're 6-core.

even the 4-core w3590s seem to be selling for at or more than the w5590s...

hence my question. i also don't see why a w5590 wouldn't work, but i'd feel more at ease if i could get confirmation there wouldn't be a problem.

 

[MattDSLR]

good question i'm looking to upgrade my

 

[thekev]

from what i've seen w3690's are selling for much more. Understandable since they're 6-core.

even the 4-core w3590s seem to be selling for at or more than the w5590s...

hence my question. i also don't see why a w5590 wouldn't work, but i'd feel more at ease if i could get confirmation there wouldn't be a problem.

The 5590s support up to two QPI links where the 3690s and any W35xx or W36xx are made for single socket boards. I know W3xxx won't work in dual socket motherboards, but I'm not sure of the reverse. Are 5590s cheaper than 3680s? A 3680 should be less than $600.

 

[macuser453787]

The 5590s support up to two QPI links where the 3690s and any W35xx or W36xx are made for single socket boards. I know W3xxx won't work in dual socket motherboards, but I'm not sure of the reverse. Are 5590s cheaper than 3680s? A 3680 should be less than $600.

3680's are selling for about $573 right now on Provantage website:

http://www.provantage.com/intel-bx80613w3680~7ITEP374.htm

 

[Rorqual]

Just wondering if there would be a problem running a W5590 in the single processor tray model (quad core) of the 2009 mac pro.

I know the W5590 is meant for dual processors, but would there be a problem running it as a single processor? I don't think there should be, but i just wanted to confirm before trying it...

No problem at all: that's what I'm using in my quad 2009 Mac Pro, while I wait for the 6-core's price to come down.

 

[i-rui]

No problem at all: that's what I'm using in my quad 2009 Mac Pro, while I wait for the 6-core's price to come down.

thanks for the confirmation!

 

[DPUser]

Sorry for my earlier mis-statement... was thinking of the 5690.

 

[azentropy]

The 6-core x5650's are down to <$250 a piece now and might be a nice option too even in a single CPU system.

 

[i-rui]

The 6-core x5650's are down to <$250 a piece now and might be a nice option too even in a single CPU system.

any links to that price?

 

[MacUser2525]

any links to that price?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/380748397341?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

See them all the time for close to that.

 

[i-rui]

thanks!

 

[Tutor]

The 6-core x5650's are down to <$250 a piece now and might be a nice option too even in a single CPU system.

Those are used. You can get them new from eoptionsonline for $190 ea. http://www.eoptionsonline.com/CSear...=AND&DisplayMode=List&SearchPartNumbersOnly=0

 

[ybz90]

While single socket CPUs will not work on dual socket boards due to the lack of QPI, to my knowledge, there should be no problem with the inverse.

 

[azentropy]

Those are used. You can get them new from eoptionsonline for $190 ea. http://www.eoptionsonline.com/CSear...=AND&DisplayMode=List&SearchPartNumbersOnly=0

Nice find on BULK new ones, didn't even think they would be available anymore and certainly not at those prices. My prices were for used off reputable resellers off eBay. I just pulled the trigger on 2 x5660's that came to $365 total. Will hopefully be installing this upcoming weekend.