hello and thx for lookin at my question, I run server 2003 and my goal is to step up to this server board , with that said can i buy 1 cpu and make it work ? I would buy the 2nd cpu latter in time as cash flow is a bit tight.
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Yes, you can use 1 or 2 CPUs, the difference is 1 CPU only can use 4 DIMMs MAX on Bank DIMM A1-A2, B1-B2 for further info please visit ASUS WEB: http://www.asus.com/us/Commercial_Servers_Workstations/KCMAD8/HelpDesk/ If you have any for question, please don't hesitate to ask, Thank you and you have a great day, Calvin,
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NO it won't. It supports C21 socket CPU's which are designed for running a Server. You would need at least a 450Watt ATX power supply to run this as well. Hope this helps!
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Yes! I currently am running a Phenom II X4 980 CPU w/16GB RAM, 6770 Video & SSD. My best build so far. I'm not a heavy gamer but, it has not let me down in any way. Love it.
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I've run Hyper-V on this box, but I would not recommend. Limited RAM & CPU for much more than small biz server. But for a desktop for personal VMs, it's a good solid box. I upgraded the ram and added HD. You'll want to have your OS of choice on a bootable USB drive as there is no DVD drive in the base config.
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Hi, that CPU worked with that main PCB. So far all of my system work well. ThanksTung
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I'm pretty sure this board isn't what you want. As I recall, the Pentium D CPU is only a DUAL-CORE device.
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I would say your best bet would be to contact Apple, Intel or ATI about gpu compatibility with your server/workstation Intel Xeon CPU's. If it were me I would look into a good workstation GPU this is a consumer GPU. It may fit your needs and might work but, a workstation isn't what it's designed for.
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yes it fit with one processor if you want... but if you want to install two processors have to be XEON. I recommend you view the asus manual or support list. http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z9PED8_WS/HelpDesk_CPU/:)
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Do you have a pci express x16 2.0, 2.1, or 3.0 and a powersuply of more then 400w with either a 6 pin connector or 2 molex connectors? If so, then yes. ------------------ Under further reaserch of the bored you(hopfully) don't yet have I have to say is EXTREAM OVER KILL. that board runs 200 ish here on amazon and you only need all the stuff it has if your trying to run a server while edditing videos/ rendering them. this is a mid-range card an the motherboard you speak of is the low of the high. sooo you would be better of with the gigabyte 270x or up or a duel set up with this card. If you don't know about what I speak (since you don't appear to know much about compatibility ) I would suggest a cheaper first rig, and also something newer. getting a good bored is important but aim for a newer one. reaserch research a d research. and more research. YouTube helps a lot. I hope this impute was helpful, good luck with the build!
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I wondered about that as well. I bought 2 of these and I am very happy on how solid my cpu sits in this setup. I will use these again, with no hesitation. My helpful hint would be in thiinking about how to install the unit so that the cpu is tucked away where you want it. They provide a printout to help you do this.
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If your board has PCIe it will work just fine I have one installed on a Xeon server and it works great.
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Yes, you can definitely do that... but if you have to buy a motherboard, get a new model, this one is fairly outdated. So unless you have some legacy issue (like i did), i would recommend you to get a newer model
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It will work. You may be able to unlock another core if you are fortunate. I agree with N1ghtmare - if you want to game, get an FX. I use this processor in an HTPC and I unlocked a core. If you happen to not be able to unlock the 2nd core, you don't have much for a CPU.
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Hello, I currently have installed two 4-core processors, but in theory should sportear 8-core processors. What is important is that the processors are compatible with socket c13
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yes it fit with one processor if you want... but if you want to install two processors have to be XEON. I recommend you view the asus manual or support list. http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z9PED8_WS/HelpDesk_CPU/ :)
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No! You will have to search for Motherboard w/CPU. If you buy the board don't expect to get a cpu unless it says it come with one
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Magaly, The Certified Servers team appreciates your question. The server will work with only one power supply connected. The second power supply is for redundancy in case one of the two power supplies ever fails, your server wont just suddenly shut down.