Hey Guys,

i have a little R710 running 2x 5520 CPUs, 96GB of ram, 1x PSU (VMware HyperVisor) but i need to give it a hardware overhaul so its fit for purpose..

My thinking, jump to a pair of 6 core cpus (5600 range) boast upto 128Gb ram, dual PSU etc..

though i have some questions,

I know to use the full 128gb ram i need an additional PSU, needed anyway, but will i need the higher power PSU's ?

the CPU upgrade, will i need specific coolers for the chips ? trying to keep costs down and have found a few fleabay chips for not bad prices, but obviously no coolers, i assume being 6 core they will need more cooling than the stock ones i have for the currrent 5520 chips, can anyone confirm for me please ?

i havent been able to find any hardware matrix details which would help me find what i would need.

Thanks in advance for any guidance.