A CPU upgrade with this Quad X5470 Xeon performs favorably compared to Core i3, i5 and i7 CPUs, (see benchmark photo). So it can allow owners of some older LGA 775 computers to boost performance massively

The powerful X5470, was built for the LGA771 socket only, but also works now with some LGA 775 sockets with a new adapter and minor mods

We have a similar one running on a cheap 6 year old Dell (picked up for $50) with stock cooling. Its speed is phenomenal, and another X5470 on a Asrock mATX board, equally breath-taking. Other contenders include some Asus, Gigabyte, Biostar, MSI etc boards (see below) Breathing new life into older gear

The X5470's originally sold for $1000's, built to run long hours under load, and currently still priced as new spare parts for $3000 ... see http://tinyurl.com/x5470price

This is tested, used, in good working order, un-modified, never been overclocked

To find whether your older computer can run this potent Xeon, see this website... http://tinyurl.com/mbtested If you have read that, most of the research is done. If you feel like having a try, we can pre-fit the mod "part" for an extra $9, (add $10 for a tube of thermal grease)

Note, as long as you are an experienced tech-dabbler, confident DIYer or overclock tuner, it should not be difficult, if you take your time, and you know that, just like overclocking, its your job to ensure that your gear remains intact

Full Intel specs on this master cpu here: http://tinyurl.com/x5470intel

There are similar Xeon models with the 12mb cache etc, high performance etc -see our other listings

BuyNow also gets an Intel "Xeon inside" sticker

(On the same benchmark as pictured the x5470 is rated faster than the Quad X9650, X9770, x9775 which costs much more)

OC? huge-see http://tinyurl.com/OCx5470air SLBBF E0 stepping

Shipping costs include sturdy packaging & good padding

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