I bought an e7 8880v3 for $20 on Newegg...
I bought an e7 8880v3 for $20 on Newegg...
Are those Xeon models suitable for the X79 platform? You might find quality Chinese X79 motherboards available on AliExpress, offering a great opportunity for an engaging DIY build.
I'm starting to understand this now. It seems not every 2011 socket is the same. The evidence points toward E7s only fitting with multi-socket server equipment. I reached out to Super Micro to check for single-socket options that could work. I'll share any further details I gather. Up to this point, I've only seen large server racks: DELL POWEREDGE R930 CTO RACK SERVER 4 X POWER SUPPLY 4 X HEAT SINK w/ RAIL KIT 658759245113 | eBay Fujtisu Primergy RX4770 M2 0M 0CPU CTO Rack Server S26361-K1503-V200 | eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/HPE-PROLIANT-DL...3564840083