Question 1

Will the following CPU cooler and fan be compatible with this CPU?  Dynatron R17 Intel Sandy Bridge EP/EX Processors for socket 2011 3U/Workstation Active Solution 2 Ball Bearing CPU Cooler

Accepted Answer

That depends on your motherboard. Check if the motherboard you plan to install it on has either a Square Socket or a Narrow Socket. That heat sink you mentioned is only for Square Sockets. I would recommend a heat sink that comes with both adaptors to be safe. The one I used was a 4U tall cooler SUPERMICRO SNK-P0050AP4 Heat sink. It comes with both. Hope this helps.

Question 2

I want to buy two of these and want to make sure the stepping is correct to use in a dual processor system (HP z820)?

Accepted Answer

This series of Xeon processors only work on single socket server motherboards.

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