- Which Xeon E5 CPUs does this board support?
- It uses the LGA2011 socket for Intel Xeon E5 processors. Check the board revision and vendor CPU list before buying, since support varies between X79 boards.
- Does it take regular DDR3 or registered ECC memory?
- It is built for DDR3 registered ECC DIMMs, the server memory that pairs with Xeon E5 chips. Unbuffered desktop DDR3 may not work reliably.
- Can I use an NVMe SSD on this board?
- No. There is no M.2 or U.2 slot, and storage runs over SATA II at 3 Gbit/s. Use SATA SSDs or hard drives.
- Is this a good board for gaming?
- Not really. It has PCI expansion and no multiple GPU support, and SATA II limits fast storage. It suits CPU-heavy server and workstation tasks better than gaming.
- Does it have onboard graphics and networking?
- It has an integrated network card with an RJ45 port. Integrated graphics depends on the Xeon model installed, since most E5 chips have no GPU.
- What is in the box?
- Typically just the motherboard and, on some listings, a SATA cable or I/O shield. Confirm the included accessories with the seller before ordering.
- Where is the YINGHUA X79 LGA2011 Xeon E5 Support REG ECC cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $82.39, as of our latest check.