Received what appears to be an ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS, but I'm unsure if it functions properly or what steps to take next.
Received what appears to be an ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS, but I'm unsure if it functions properly or what steps to take next.
I checked the situation carefully. The board you found seems to be an ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS, but there are two I7 3970X CPUs attached. It’s unclear if these work with that specific board unless it matches the original. Since you’re in Los Angeles and will travel tomorrow, shipping it to California for testing might be worth considering. The value of the boards isn’t certain—each CPU is around $100, the board likely over $200—but there’s no guarantee they’ll function properly. Reviewing the image helps confirm the model, but further testing would be needed before deciding.
The Z9PDD D8 WS is a 2011 socket, which means it matches the CPU requirements.
My estimate is that the board and CPUs function properly, but the design choice was likely for performance reasons. It seems they opted for new components instead of upgrading. Regarding shipping to California, it depends on availability and your specific needs.
The board is valued between $200 and $300, while the CPUs range from $100 to $200 or $300 depending on whether you're shopping on eBay.
For testing the board, you can obtain an E5-2640 at under $20. Checking the i7s would be harder because the x79 boards cost a lot.