- Which CPUs fit this board?
- It takes LGA2011-3 processors, which means Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 and v4 chips. Two can be installed at once.
- What memory does it need?
- Eight DDR3 slots, up to 256GB total. Registered ECC DDR3 is the usual choice for dual-socket Xeon builds; check the board's memory support before buying.
- How many graphics cards can it hold?
- Two cards in the PCIe x16 slots, with one PCIe x4 slot left for a network card, HBA or similar.
- What is in the box?
- The motherboard, one switch cable and one SATA cable. CPUs, memory, drives and other parts are not included.
- Does it have remote management?
- No IPMI or remote management is listed. Plan on a monitor and keyboard for setup and troubleshooting.
- Is it worth it over a brand-name server board?
- It offers dual sockets, eight memory slots and M.2 at a low entry point, but you lose vendor BIOS support, validated parts lists and management features. Buy it if you can troubleshoot BIOS and memory issues yourself.
- Where is the X992D3 Server-Grade Dual Socket LGA2011-3 Motherboard with 8x DDR3, 256GB Max, PCIe x16, PCIe x4, 2x M.2, Gigabit Ethernet cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $83.79, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the X992D3 Server-Grade Dual Socket LGA2011-3 Motherboard with 8x DDR3, 256GB Max, PCIe x16, PCIe x4, 2x M.2, Gigabit Ethernet?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Amazon.