Get a CHEAP Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q9650 Q9550 Q9450 Q9400 Q6700 - LGA 771 to 775

If you're interested in getting the performance of a high-end Intel Core 2 Quad CPU for about $70 less, keep reading.

For sale is an adapter that will allow you to install cheap Intel Xeon processors (LGA 771) into an Intel Core 2 Duo/Quad motherboard (LGA 775).

Note: Only the adapter is for sale (not a processor).

Why would you want to do this?

Xeons are usually MUCH cheaper

The Xeon processors we'll be talking about are identical internally to most of the high-end Core 2 Quad CPUs. However, they generally cost much less, so this can end up saving you a lot of money. For example, the Xeon E5440 is equivalent to a 3.0 GHz Q9550 (Core 2 Quad), and the E5440 currently runs for about $30 on eBay (about $70 less than the Q9550).

Xeons also typically overclock better

Additionally, if you’re interested in overclocking (making the cpu go faster than its default), Xeon processors are usually binned better than normal processors (especially the lower voltage Xeons), so you can typically achieve higher overclocks with them.

How does the adapter work?

The adapter is basically an electronic circuit on a sticker, and you place it on the Xeon processor (as shown in the picture below). This modifies some of the pins to make it compatible with a Core 2 Quad motherboard.

This adapter is only compatible with LGA 771 Xeon processors. If you're unsure what LGA 771 means, it's the name of the cpu socket used in some Xeon motherboards. And in comparison, LGA 775 is the name of the socket used in Core 2 Duo/Quad motherboards.

Minor modification to the LGA 775 socket is also required

If you look at the LGA 775 socket in the picture below, you'll notice two tabs are circled in red. These tabs are there to stop you from installing a non-LGA 775 processor, and they'll need to be removed before you can install an LGA 771 cpu.

This can easily be done with a utility knife or box cutter, and it isn't harmful to the socket. With the tabs removed, the socket will then support either LGA 771 or 775 processors (you can still reinstall your old processor if you ever need to).

More details

Please visit the page shown below for more information on:

• Motherboard Compatibility ** PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE ORDERING **
• Cheap LGA 771 Xeon Processors
• Installation Instructions

http://www.delidded.com/lga-771-to-775-adapter/

All of the adapters come with adhesive preapplied.

Fast Shipping from the US

Will be mailed out within 1 business day via USPS first class mail. If you're in the US and located in the continental 48 states, you should receive it within 2 to 3 days after it's shipped. It could take up to a week for other US locations.

Note for buyers outside the US

The package will be shipped via USPS First Class International (with tracking). Please see the shipping section at the top of the page to calculate estimated delivery times for your country.

Import duties, taxes, and other charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility and will be collected upon delivery.  Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.