Socket 478? 64-bit? Help.

[mysticviperx]

I have taken the time to re-purpose an old computer into a server host, (Minecraft/VoiP/Media) and I've had a lot of luck with parts and compatibility. that was untill I realized I now need to see if I can find a 64-bit processor so i can install 64-bit win7.

Side story: Java 7 32-bit wont assign more than 1gb of ram to the VM heap. Only Java 64-bit will let me set 3gb. So i need to install a 64-bit win7 to install Java 64-bit so I can get more memory.

Where can i find a processor upgrade for a Dell gx270, preferably cheep, 64-bit, dual-core, hyperthredded? I don't want to start over because I've gone too far and spent too much money trying this, and the processor is the last hurdle.

I think its socket 478, heck, I'm even getting conflicting reports that I can/can't just install win7 64-bit on the processor right now. Help?

tldr: where can i find a 64-bit processor for a dell gx270(maybe socket 478, cheap, dual core?)

[mvautodunn]

I've been through every processor listed on the Intel website for the 478 and it doesn't look like they made any 64bit till the lga775 chipset. They made 64-bit server chips at that time but but it doesn't look like any 478 had 64-bit instructions. If you want to look yourself.

http://ark.intel.com/

Sorry couldn't be much help

Travis D
Ohio

[mysticviperx]

Nope you're right...no 64bit socket 478...sigh. The comp will make a great media server and podcast editor, but sadly I'm still short a minecraft server(i blame java)

[justpeon]

Check out mineos. they have a 32 bit version.
http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/108929-mineos-the-most-simple-way-to-host-mc/