Core i7 980x Dual QPI's ?

[idata]

I was wondering if the core i7 980x will be able to be ran in a dual CPU configuration. I know it has dual QPI's so it would be possible but I have read that the second QPI will be locked for the consumer CPU. I want the CPU's to be able to communicate directly with each other instead of bottlenecking at the chipset. Any clarification on this would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance

[idata]

This does not answer your query directly but I guess it will help.

Intel hosts live chat event with their experts where people can discuss Intel products technologies. The next event will be held around their core processors. I think that it will be a good platform to ask this or any other questions. The next event is on 26th March at 9:30 am GMT. More info at

www.intellivechat.com/

Join on Skype @IntelLiveChat

[idata]

Thanks, that is very helpful actually. I will make sure an attend cause I am really curious to see what the answer will be.

[BJoha]

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Hi Iwalton43.

Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition (LGA-1366) have only 1 QPI Link in contrast with e. g. Intel Xeon X5680 (LGA-1366) that has 2 QPI Links (send and receive). So to use 2 single QPI Link LGA-1366 processors in a dual socket LGA-1366 motherboard (e. g. EVGA Classified SR-2) it's not possible since there is only one channel for the communication (one way only). I simple way to fount out is e. g. to go up on Intel's web pages for Intel Core i7-980X as well as for Intel Xeon X5680 and there you queue them up for comparison (see link below).

http://ark.intel.com/Compare.aspx?ids=47932,47916,

To make 2 single QPI Link LGA-1366 processors to communicate true one way channel there has to be a third part management (chip/software) conducting the communication. Intel X58 chipset has not that capacity while Intel 5520 Chipset has it. I do reserve my self for any mistaken information's since there are overclockers that has run Intel Core i7-980X on e. g. EVGA Classified SR-2, but that are under very special circumstances with special modded computer components.

Hope this was in some way answer to your question.

Regards, WOLF.

[idata]

Yes, you are correct. I had seen that the 980x appeared to have the dual qpi, I was just unsure if it was actually going to have that. It is something that servers would benefit mostly from. I thank you for your detailed answer and yes they would work on the SR-2 since it uses the 5520 chipset, however, I dont know if i would like the bottleneck at the chipset. I just dont think i want to splurge for the dual Xeons .

[BJoha]

Hello again Iwalton43.

Sorry to say but i7-980X has ONLY SINGEL QPI LINK! Since I'm in the way to build me a High Performance Computer I was special interested the i7-980X vs EVGA Classified SR-2. But I had to take a new standpointand and focus on Intel Xeon 5600 Series insted, course i do want the SR-2 motherboard

So if you plan to go for dual CPU, I sugest you to look on Intel Xeon Dual QPI Socket LGA-1366 Processors.

Wish you best of luck!

Regards, WOLF

[idata]

I will more than likely end up doing that. I mean the new board from evga is just sexy . If I dont go the dual CPU route I will go with a single i7 980x and the new ASUS Rampage 3. Im sure that will be enough power for me but I always go overboard.

Best of luck to you also

[BJoha]

Thank you for that!

You are completely right about that my friend

ASUS ROG Rampage III Extreme combined with Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition is a "KickAss Component Combination"

Heres some about Intel® QuickPath Technology (QIP).

http://www.intel.com/technology/quickpath/

Take care and good luck.

WOLF.

[BJoha]

I forgot one thing that id like to recommend you and that is if you plan to bye a new computer chassis.......

Tak a good look at Corsair Obsidian Series 800D Black Full Tower Case

http://www.corsair.com/products/800d/default.aspx http://www.corsair.com/products/800d/default.aspx

Corsair Obsidian Series 800D Review (YouTube).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Whe2aQFWd5Y http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Whe2aQFWd5Y

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX87TPid_po&feature=player_embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX87TPid_po&feature=player_embedded

I also recommend you to take a good look at....

Corsair Cooling Hydro Series H50 High Performance Factory Sealed Liquid Cooling CPU Cooler KIT.

http://www.corsair.com/products/h50/default.aspx http://www.corsair.com/products/h50/default.aspx

Corsair Cooling Hydro Series H50 Review.

http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1025/1/ http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1025/1/

http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=19073&page=1 http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=19073&page=1

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cooling/2009/07/29/corsair-hydro-h50-cpu-cooler-review/1 http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cooling/2009/07/29/corsair-hydro-h50-cpu-cooler-review/1

04-07-2011 update:

Since it was some time I wrote the post as above things have changes.

Today I run on ASUS Rampage III Extreme Edition (and soon go over to Rampage III Black Edition) since I had a change of heart. I come to my since and realised that EVGA SR-2 is far more then I need, to not mention the costs of the power consumption. Regarding the case I run with the Corsair Obsidian 800D but in due course I'm going to buy SilverStone Temjin TJ11 Full Tower Case before the transition to water cooling.

WOLF High Performance Computer & Accessories (here is some pictures on my computer an some accessories as it was when I build it).

https://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=33885&id=100001172713309&l=1d5d8e64a0 https://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=33885&id=100001172713309&l=1d5d8e64a0

Well thats all for this time my friend.

WOLF.