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Hey folks, hopefully I put this in the correct section of the forum. If not, mods, please adjust accordingly.
This thread is for those who are familiar with enterprise hardware who may help!
I am trying to get information on what I should be looking for to purchase for a server build.
I already have an e5 2660 v3 10 core that supports 2 QPI links
Im going to be upgrading my main rig soon, so the xeon will be collecting dust if I dont use it.
Im trying to find a small footprint dual socket 2011-3 motherboard that will support a second 2660 and at least 2 PCIE slots for a graphics card and a USB card.
No need for more than 1gig ethernet, as i do not wish to upgrade my router/switch at this time. I do not intend to consistently be transferring files, just initial and possibly watching large media off of it.
ANy specific brands or boards I can find on ebay for cheap? single socket boards are super easy to find and sort out, heck, I can do full system with just a HP Z440 purchase.
Is there any options like the Z440 that have dual sockets and quad channel support for each cpu?
Thanks in advance. Hopefully I made that clear and concise. Been working long hours.
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The short end of it is, I am looking for a motherboard/psu/expansion package that suites the need of dual socket 2011-3, 2 or more PCIE devices, and isnt impossible to find parts for (such as expansion or riser accessories for system usage).
This thread is for those who are familiar with enterprise hardware who may help!
I am trying to get information on what I should be looking for to purchase for a server build.
I already have an e5 2660 v3 10 core that supports 2 QPI links
Im going to be upgrading my main rig soon, so the xeon will be collecting dust if I dont use it.
Im trying to find a small footprint dual socket 2011-3 motherboard that will support a second 2660 and at least 2 PCIE slots for a graphics card and a USB card.
No need for more than 1gig ethernet, as i do not wish to upgrade my router/switch at this time. I do not intend to consistently be transferring files, just initial and possibly watching large media off of it.
ANy specific brands or boards I can find on ebay for cheap? single socket boards are super easy to find and sort out, heck, I can do full system with just a HP Z440 purchase.
Is there any options like the Z440 that have dual sockets and quad channel support for each cpu?
Thanks in advance. Hopefully I made that clear and concise. Been working long hours.
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The short end of it is, I am looking for a motherboard/psu/expansion package that suites the need of dual socket 2011-3, 2 or more PCIE devices, and isnt impossible to find parts for (such as expansion or riser accessories for system usage).