- Is this board good for a home NAS?
- Yes, if you need many DIMMs and SATA drives in a small case. The eight slots, SATA III RAID and M.2 cover storage builds well. The single x4 slot limits add-in HBAs or 10 GbE cards.
- Does it support ECC memory?
- It lists DDR4 and DDR5 DIMM support up to 128 GB across eight slots, which is the point of a server board. Confirm ECC support for your exact CPU and memory kit before buying.
- Can I use a Core i7 instead of Xeon?
- The board lists Xeon and Core i7 support on LGA-1700. Check the CPU's memory controller and ECC support, since not every Core i7 handles ECC.
- How many expansion cards can I add?
- One PCIe x4 card, plus the M.2 slot. There is no room for multiple GPUs or a second add-in card, so plan networking and storage controllers around that.
- Does it have Wi-Fi or 10 GbE?
- No. Networking is a single 1 GbE RJ45 port, and there is no Wi-Fi. For faster networking you would need the x4 slot for a card.
- Where is the SuperMicro Intel LGA-1700 Matx Server Motherboard cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $399.00, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the SuperMicro Intel LGA-1700 Matx Server Motherboard?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg, Best Buy.