Which CPUs does the X11SSZ-QF support?

It takes Intel 6th and 7th generation Core i7, i5 and i3, plus Pentium and Celeron chips on the LGA 1151 socket. It does not support 8th generation or later processors.

Does it support ECC memory?

Yes. With a Xeon E3 v5 or v6 processor it runs ECC DDR4 in its four DIMM slots. Core i3 parts also support ECC; most Core i5 and i7 chips run the memory non-ECC.

What does the -F suffix mean?

The -F marks the IPMI variant, which adds a dedicated management port for remote power control and console access. The base X11SSZ-QF name is often used loosely for both.

How many drives can I connect?

There are four SATA ports on the board. That is enough for a small NAS, but larger storage arrays need a host bus adapter.

What form factor is it?

It is microATX, so it fits most microATX and ATX cases. Check clearance for the CPU cooler and the DIMM slots in shallow cases.

Is it good for a home server?

Yes, if you already have a compatible 6th or 7th gen CPU. The ECC support, dual LAN and IPMI suit NAS and virtualization use, but the platform is old and power-hungry by current standards.

Where is the Supermicro MB-X11SQF cheapest?

At Gotodirect, for $595.18, as of our latest check.

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Our take on the Supermicro MB-X11SQF

The Supermicro X11SSZ-QF is a microATX server board for Intel's LGA 1151 socket, built on the Q170 Express chipset. It takes Core i7, i5 and i3, Pentium and Celeron chips from the Skylake and Kaby Lake generations, with four DDR4 DIMM slots and four SATA ports. It suits a small home lab, NAS or light virtualization build where you want server-grade layout and remote management rather than consumer extras. Against consumer microATX boards it trades gaming features and overclocking for ECC memory support and IPMI, but it is an older platform with no support for newer CPU generations.

Best forHome lab and NAS buildsSmall virtualization hostsBuyers who want ECC memory and remote managementRepurposing Skylake or Kaby Lake CPUs

Pros

Four DDR4 DIMM slots support ECC memory
IPMI remote management on the -F variant
Dual Intel Gigabit Ethernet
microATX size fits compact cases
Supermicro server-grade build and BIOS

Cons

LGA 1151 limited to 6th and 7th gen Intel CPUs
Only four SATA ports
No overclocking on the Q170 chipset
Older platform with limited BIOS updates
Few consumer conveniences such as many USB ports

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About the Supermicro MB-X11SQF

The Supermicro X11SSZ-QF is a motherboard with an LGA 1151 socket and the Intel Q170 Express chipset. It supports Intel Core i7, Core i5, Core i3, Pentium and Celeron processors.

It uses DDR4 memory and has 4 DIMM slots.

Model: Supermicro X11SSZ-QF (MB-X11SQF)
Socket: LGA 1151
Chipset: Intel Q170 Express
Processors: Intel Core i7, Core i5, Core i3, Pentium, Celeron
Memory type: DDR4
Memory slots: 4 x DIMM

Questions and answers

Which CPUs does the X11SSZ-QF support?: It takes Intel 6th and 7th generation Core i7, i5 and i3, plus Pentium and Celeron chips on the LGA 1151 socket. It does not support 8th generation or later processors.
Does it support ECC memory?: Yes. With a Xeon E3 v5 or v6 processor it runs ECC DDR4 in its four DIMM slots. Core i3 parts also support ECC; most Core i5 and i7 chips run the memory non-ECC.
What does the -F suffix mean?: The -F marks the IPMI variant, which adds a dedicated management port for remote power control and console access. The base X11SSZ-QF name is often used loosely for both.
How many drives can I connect?: There are four SATA ports on the board. That is enough for a small NAS, but larger storage arrays need a host bus adapter.
What form factor is it?: It is microATX, so it fits most microATX and ATX cases. Check clearance for the CPU cooler and the DIMM slots in shallow cases.
Is it good for a home server?: Yes, if you already have a compatible 6th or 7th gen CPU. The ECC support, dual LAN and IPMI suit NAS and virtualization use, but the platform is old and power-hungry by current standards.
Where is the Supermicro MB-X11SQF cheapest?: At Gotodirect, for $595.18, as of our latest check.

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