Intel Quad-Core Xeon E5410 / 2.33 GHz processor

...some of the applications that Intel processors are better suited for than A M D's (comparing the Clover town X e o n to the Barcelona O p t e r o n). I like A M D's C P U s too, but I n t e l s are the better tool for these jobs. Cons: None so far, but there is a caveat that purchasers should be aware of. The LGA771 socket requires a special case that accommodates the heat sink for the processors. The LGA771 specs require that the heat sink be attached ...
...heat sink to screw onto. Intel says the case manufacturer must supply these, since they don't (neither do the motherboard manufacturers). Other Thoughts: Be sure to buy a case that is S S I and C E B compliant. These are the specifications that the case must conform to, in order to support socket 771 (aka LGA771) processors (e.g. 'X e o n' 5400 series). The standoffs for the heat sink are not sold separately by anyone that I can find at the time ... more

1 day to 1 week This user purchased this item from store. Pros: Excellent performance per watt. I'll be using these processors in a machine that will be doing a lot of video compression and 3D modeling, which are some of the applications that Intel processors are better suited for than A M D's (comparing the Clover town X e o n to the Barcelona O p t e r o n). I like A M D's C P U s too, but I n t e l s are the better tool for these jobs. Cons: None so far, but there is a caveat that purchasers should be aware of. The LGA771 socket requires a special case that accommodates the heat sink for the processors. The LGA771 specs require that the heat sink be attached directly to the case instead of the motherboard. And so the case needs a special set of standoffs or a mounting plate for the heat sink to screw onto. Intel says the case manufacturer must supply these, since they don't (neither do the motherboard manufacturers). Other Thoughts: Be sure to buy a case that is S S I and C E B compliant. These are the specifications that the case must conform to, in order to support socket 771 (aka LGA771) processors (e.g. 'X e o n' 5400 series). The standoffs for the heat sink are not sold separately by anyone that I can find at the time of this writing. One case that I know of is the A n t e c Titan650, but I know there are others as well, just be sure these standoffs or mounting plate are included with the case because you won't find them anyplace else  

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