T3600 cpu upgrade, without regard for cooling

Question

Hello,

I have a question regarding cpu upgrade, i saw other forum topics that suggest that xeon e5-2600 series are supported on t3600 however i want to make sure.

I am considering between E5-2697 v2, E5-2690 v2, E5-2687W v2 and E5-2680 v2.

I have the 600w psu version in my t3600 and cooling is not a problem as fans are at high in room with about 5 degrees.

Is t3600 able to handle those cpus if cooling is not a regard ?

Thanks for help.

bradthetechnut · Accepted Answer

From the Precision T3600 Spec Sheet - Intel® Xeon® processor E5-1600 or E5-2600 family with up to eight-cores and Intel Advanced Vector Extensions, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, Intel AES New instructions, Optimized Intel Turbo Boost and optional Intel vPro™ technology

As long as the CPU is socket LGA 2011 and goes with chipset Intel® C600 series. The V2 CPU's listed are C602.

The MB does support 130w CPU's:

I found more specifically the compatible CPU's: Sandy Bridge E5-26xx series, LGA2011 :Intel® Xeon™ processors
4, 6, and 8 Core support
Up to 130W
Instruction/Data Cache: 32KB
Supports Single Processor
Intel® Xeon®E5-2665 Processor(Eight Core HT, 2.4GHz Turbo, 8 MB Intel Smart Cache, 115 watt)
Intel® Xeon® E5-1660 Processor (Six Core HT, 3.3GHz Turbo, 15MB Intel Smart Cache, 130 watt)
Intel® Xeon®E5-2643 Processor (Four Core HT, 3.3GHz Turbo, 10 MB Intel Smart Cache, 130 watt)
Intel® Xeon®E5-1650 Processor(Six Core HT, 3.2GHz Turbo, 12 MB Intel Smart Cache, 130 watt)
Intel® Xeon®E5-1620 Processor(Four Core HT, 3.6GHz Turbo, 10 MB Intel Smart Cache, 130 watt)
Intel® Xeon®E5-1607 Processor(Four Core HT, 3.0GHz Turbo, 10 MB Intel Smart Cache, 130 watt)
Intel® Xeon®E5-1603 Processor(Four Core HT, 2.8GHz Turbo, 10 MB Intel Smart Cache, 130 watt)

bradthetechnut · Answer

I still did some further research. The 26XX CPU's in the big list above are also compatible with chipset C602, among a few others.

So the E5-2697 v2 is outside of specs with that max of 8-core thing. I don't know if other users have tried it. 2 ways to find out though. UserBenchmark and YouTube. UserBenchmark more likely having credibility. I didn't find any V2's compatible with the T3600. https://www.userbenchmark.com/System/Dell-Precision-T3600/1882

killermantv · Answer

So more than 8 cores cpus are not supported ? Does it boot with one anyway ? TDP is not a problem if i exclude the E5-2687W v2. Especially i am interested if E5-2697 v2 would work.

killermantv · Answer

I found this post https://www.dell.com/community/Precision-Fixed-Workstations/Dell-Precision-3600-CPU-Upgrade/td-p/6042691

And they posted this link http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-Intel_(chipsets)/C602.html

with chipset support for c602 which t3600 is using and the mentioned cpu 2697 v2 is listed there so it should work but i am not sure if the bios supports it.

bradthetechnut · Answer

I'm not sure if the BIOS supports it either. I don't know if any of our other experts have a way researching it either. What I can mention is to make sure your T3600 is on the latest BIOS. The latest BIOS for it might already be a few years old with the T3600 being introduced in 2012.

If you do update BIOS, and the size 2032 CMOS battery is 5+ years old, replace it first. BIOS updating is sensitive and the last thing one needs is a bad battery causing problems.

If you try the E5-2697 V2, make sure it comes with something for a return policy.

Have a good New Year's if you celebrate!! I'm signing off now. : )

DanielRadu84 · Answer

Hi all, The  E5-2697 V2 is definitely not compatible. I've tried it. As Brad said, 4, 6, and 8 Core supportUp to 130W will work on 2000 series processors.

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