What MB would support Xeon X5355

[jonw757]

Well I came across a great deal on a xeon x5355 and was wondering would it be worth it to use it as a desktop? What would be the down sides? And what MB's will support it? Dont want to spend a lot on a MB if it makes the deal not worth it. Thanks!

 

[kirbyrj]

I think you'd need a LGA771 board for the X5XXX series. The X3XXX series Xeons are LGA775.

The biggest downside is the cost of a LGA771 board. No real OCing on them either.

 

[jonw757]

Any boards better then the others? I can basically get a free x5355 and ram so im thinking its worth it to spend 400 on a board.

What about this? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131170

Looking to use this as my main desktop also.

 

[jonw757]

bump