More on CPU specs of the ReadyNAS Pro

[xtrips]

Thanks for sharing.
So to sum up, I can go for a E6700 and 4Gb of ram without worries.
I still have some more questions though.
Is that compatible with my Readynas Pro (not Pioneer)?
I suppose the 4Gb ram are 2x2Gb DDR2, but what kind? I mean the laptop kind or PC kind? What speed?
Is the access ti the mobo easy? Maybe screenshots or a Youtube howto is available?

Thx

[ddoming73]

hi

The Pro and Pro Pioneer are the same hardware. So it should work fine on the Pro.

Regarding the memory, it is normal PC DDR2 memory, I don't remember the exact speed rating I bought, but there are some threads on compatible memory here at the forums. A lot of people have successfully upgraded, so it should not be a problem.

Regarding the CPU, getting ahold of one will be tough, I had to buy mine on ebay... Nothing special about installing it, except that I recommend you clean out the stock thermal paste throughly and spend a few bucks on artic silver. You'll get a few degrees better cooling just for that.

Sorry no videos...

[xtrips]

Hello,

Today I bought an Intel CPU E6700 3.2GHz and 2X2Gb Kingston HyperX DDR2 1066MGHz Dual channel and Surprise...

Nothing worked.
Not when both the new pieces were installed
Nor when I tried them alternatively with the other original piece.
No matter what permutation I tried the NAS just started and got stuck on the ReadyNAS name displayed on the display.
But as soon as I reverted to the original Cpu and 1gb memory bar it worked fine.
So what happened?
Maybe this mobo does not support Dual Channel memory? Maybe I need 2X2Gb regular DDR2 PC memory and not dual channel?
And what about the Cpu? Maybe it does not support the 3.2Ghz speed? Maybe i should go lower?

Isn't there any vga output on the mobo? Something that could give me a hint?

I need your help here.

Thanks

[MikeMcr]

Isn't there any vga output on the mobo? Something that could give me a hint?

Yes, there is a VGA header if I remember correctly. You need a "Low Profile Graphics Card Bracket VGA Extension Cable" to use it.

[ddoming73]

Hi,

Regarding the CPU, I'm pretty sure it is NOT going to work. The E6700 part that works with the Readynas is rated to 2.66 GHz.

http://ark.intel.com/products/27251/Intel-Core2-Duo-Processor-E6700-(4M-Cache-2_66-GHz-1066-MHz-FSB)

And it is NOT easy to find as I think it is no longer being manufactured.

Regarding the memory, I read a bit in the forum before buying... I have looked at my mails and found the invoice. This is what I bought, and it work inmediately with no tinkering.

http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/partspecs.aspx?IMODULE=BL2KIT25664AA80A

Hope this helps...

[gazgaz]

unfortunately this link for the ram does not work now
if you are looking can you give other details on the ram to use

[ddoming73]

Crucial has apparently EOLed that particular kit.

The description was:

Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model BL2KIT25664AA80A

So the important points are:

1) DDR2 800 (or higher) memory in 240 pin DIMM format, unbuffered, non-ECC

2) 2 DIMMs of 2 Gygabytes each, for a total of 4 Gbytes

3) The BL2KIT25664AA80A was rated up to 2.0 volts, but that's for overclocking which the Readynas does not do AFAIK. Any 1.8 Volts kit should work too.

A new parametric search at Crucial returns 2 possible kits:

http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/listmod ... /list.html

Any of them should be fine, but try at your risk.

[sleepy06405]

Old old thread.. But the question on specific cpu was never answered. In my case core2duo E6700 SL9ZF worked. Hope some future person finds this helpful!

If someone knows something faster than that cpu that works, please share.

[WhoCares?]

I guess there's no faster one than the E6700 working for the older Pro series. Still trying to get hold of one or at least an E6600 myself but the prices they charge over here are outrageous.

-Stefan

[grimloch]

I found an E6600 on my local craigslist for about $50 last year. I have an android app called "Craigslist Notification" that searches multiple times a day for many items, including "E6700", which seems more difficult to find. I see E6600s pop up in used desktop systems quite regularly.

[sleepy06405]

Be careful with the generic intel e6700 part number, intel also makes a boring pentium d with an e6700 name. Be sure its a core2duo e6700.

[WhoCares?]

Actually what I'd be interested in is testing a Core2Quad because judging from the board specs there should be at least two models that might work.

-Stefan

[grimloch]

Now that would be cool. Which two Core2Quads models are you thinking?

[WhoCares?]

That'd be the Q6600 or Q6700 (For the older Pro models, that is. Dont't have any real board info for the newer ones).

-Stefan

[sleepy06405]

I have a qx6700 here I could try. Its the same as the q but has an unlocked multiplier. The Q chips put out twice the heat though, there is no space in the readynas for an appropriate heatsink. I've had random luck with the qx, not everything that accepts the q will take the qx, which is silly, its the same exact chip, just unlocked. I'll give it a try and see if it boots.