from $299
The Supermicro X6DHE-XG2 Intel Motherboard is a robust computing component designed for server applications. Featuring an Intel E7520 chipset and Socket PGA-604 for up to two Xeon CPUs with Hyper-Threading Technology, it supports an 800 MHz FSB and up to 16GB of DDR2 SDRAM across eight memory slots. This motherboard offers comprehensive connectivity with two SATA and two IDE interfaces, three onboard USB ports, five PCI-X slots, and integrated ATI RAGE XL graphics, making it suitable for building reliable server systems.
Ensure absolute compatibility with your CPU generation and socket type. Don't overpay for extreme overclocking features if you just want to plug and play. Available from $299.
Motherboards draw minimal power themselves but facilitate power delivery to all components. There are no consumables, but they are rarely upgraded without also changing the CPU.
Common Failure Modes
Physical damage during installation (bent pins) is the most common failure. Component failure like VRM burnout happens rarely unless aggressively overclocking.
Ensure absolute compatibility with your CPU generation and socket type. Don't overpay for extreme overclocking features if you just want to plug and play.
Motherboards usually last the life of the PC. Capacitors are the main wear component.
The SUPERMICRO X6DHE-XG2 Intel Motherboard is available at newegg, starting at $299.
Motherboards draw minimal power themselves but facilitate power delivery to all components. There are no consumables, but they are rarely upgraded without also changing the CPU.
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