Xeon Processor Upgrade Advice Requested
Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:03 am
Greetings to all!
I am a noob to this forum as well as to the world of Intel processors, and I am in need of some advice from those of considerably more experienced.
Recently, I came into possession of an IBM IntelliStation Z Pro, type 6221. I wish to upgrade the processors. I have found a pair of processors which the vendor describes as:
"SL72Y 3200DP/1M/533 IBM FRU 77P0907"
Trying to find information on IBM's site about this processor was a exercise in frustration.](./images/smilies/eusa_wall.gif "Brick wall")
I was able to determine that the processor was not listed as an upgrade option for my specific model and type computer, but I'm unsure whether it is due to a compatibility issue or if it is because IBM discontinued support for the system 
IBM lists this processor as the top processor for my system:
"Xeon 3.2 GHz/2M Cache /533 FSB/CPU SL7AE (FRU 13N1510)"
My current processors are:
"2.8GHz/533MHz/512K (FRU 59P4845)"
From the information I have been able to find here and elsewhere, I do not see any appreciable difference between the SL7AE and the SL72Y that I am being offered. However before making any commitments, I wanted to ask 'Those Who Know' (more) if these will work or not?
Thank you for your time and attention. I look forward to your replies!
Frank
I am a noob to this forum as well as to the world of Intel processors, and I am in need of some advice from those of considerably more experienced.
Recently, I came into possession of an IBM IntelliStation Z Pro, type 6221. I wish to upgrade the processors. I have found a pair of processors which the vendor describes as:
"SL72Y 3200DP/1M/533 IBM FRU 77P0907"
Trying to find information on IBM's site about this processor was a exercise in frustration.
I was able to determine that the processor was not listed as an upgrade option for my specific model and type computer, but I'm unsure whether it is due to a compatibility issue or if it is because IBM discontinued support for the system IBM lists this processor as the top processor for my system:
"Xeon 3.2 GHz/2M Cache /533 FSB/CPU SL7AE (FRU 13N1510)"
My current processors are:
"2.8GHz/533MHz/512K (FRU 59P4845)"
From the information I have been able to find here and elsewhere, I do not see any appreciable difference between the SL7AE and the SL72Y that I am being offered. However before making any commitments, I wanted to ask 'Those Who Know' (more) if these will work or not?
Thank you for your time and attention. I look forward to your replies!
Frank