topic Re: Adding a CPU in ML330 in ProLiant Servers (ML,DL,SL)

Adding a CPU in ML330

paul kramer_1 — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 19:46:39 GMT

Hi I was just wondering what the chance of success would be if I added a Xeon 2.8Ghz 800FSB to a ML330. The current processor is a Xeon 2.8Ghz 533FSB and was just wondering whether there would be any compatibility issues.

Thanks in advance,

Paul

Re: Adding a CPU in ML330

Rajashekar Chintakunta — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 05:21:12 GMT

Hi Paul,

As per the quick specs the chipset supports only 533-MHz Front Side Bus.

Chipset: ServerWorks Grand Champion SL Chipset with 533-MHz Front Side Bus

HP ProLiant ML330 Generation 3 Specs:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11614_div/11614_div.html

Regards,
Raj.

Re: Adding a CPU in ML330

paul kramer_1 — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:00:56 GMT

Okay thats a shame then, 533FSB Xeon chips are alot rarer and therefore more expensive these days.

Another quick question, in the quick specs for the ML330 its specified that the motherboard takes PC2100 RAM. I was just wondering whether I could buy some ECC registered PC2700 RAM and run it at a lower speed (I.E. PC2100, 266mhz). I am asking this because HP are asking $2k AUD for 4GB of ECC registered PC2100 RAM and can obtain 4GB of ECC registered PC2700 RAM for half the price.

Cheers

Paul