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Dell T5600 2x X5-2670 power issue update: I mentioned earlier that the 635W power supply comes with the original T5600 gives error message at boot with 2x E5-2670. Well, while this is true it did not affect the performance. The reason I didn't see the 32 core was because the bios disabled hyper...

Thanks! Offered $250.00, within seconds they counter offered $300.00, felt like if I counter offer them I am too cheap, so took the offer :), plus $35.00 shipping, total is $335.00.

Not sure why, but that's what the message reads at boot up. Once the computer started I also check the system to see how may cpu are there, only 16 cores. So either only half of each CPU or only one CPU is working. I found a used 825w Dell PSU for another $120.00. Still waiting, will see.

Not sure if anyone brought up this before, but just want to let everyone who is interested in converting a Dell T5600 to a dual E5-2670 workstation know that the 635W power supply comes with T5600 single cpu workstation is not enough to power dual E5-2670. You will have to have a 825w power...