Intel Xeon X5450 3.0 GHz Socket 771 CPU, SLASB, 120W, 12MB cache, 1333 FSB, can be used as a Core 2 Quad Q9650 w/ adapterHere is a 64-bit Socket 771 quad-core CPU from Intel running at 3000 MHz. Intel released it for $851 at the end of 2007 for use in a small server (one or two processors).
Twelve to 15 years ago, this became a popular upgrade processor, but not for 2008-era servers. Computer geeks knew that this LGA771 CPU is almost identical to the LGA775 Core 2 Quad Q9650, which was the fastest CPU comaptible with many desktop PCs from the last year of the Baby Doc Bush administration. sellers sold lots of socket 771 to 775 adapters when the C2Q Q9650 was expensive and the Xeon X5450 was relatively cheap.This CPU uses the "Harpertown" core and 45 nanometer traces. It includes 12MB of L2 cache and uses a 1333 MHz front side bus (333 MHz memory clock, quadruple rate)
You will receive only a CPU as pictured here (but not the exact one). A heatsink and a fan are required but not included with this item. If you need a small tube of thermal paste, just let me know at the time of payment.

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