X99 Deluxe not compatible with unsupported Xeons
X99 Deluxe not compatible with unsupported Xeons
I checked the compatibility and found that some E5 v3 Xeons like 2660v3, 2678v3, and 2690v3 aren't supported. Others have successfully purchased them. Let me know if you need more details!
You're asking about choosing a Xeon processor. Are you looking for performance? If yes, consider pairing it with an i7 on this board—it will handle gaming tasks much better. Regarding compatibility, some models were just released and designed primarily for i7 platforms. Others may still work well if they're upgraded versions.
I plan to use the E5-2620 V3 for the NAS, but I’m curious about upgrading it later—maybe after three years—or if it’s still a good deal. It’s also worth noting how affordable this model is right now.
For simple tasks, you can handle them without much trouble even on a dual-core processor.
It seems these processors aren't very powerful for a multicore setup. A 1700 isn't much, and the Ryzens only really improved with Zen 2. Compared to a 1660 v3, they're similar in performance. They use 8c/16t designs but are unlocked and can be overclocked. It depends on whether your tasks need more speed or more stability. Sure, these might be too much for just NAS work, but that's not the case here. I've used SLI 1080s for 1080p and found them sufficient—no need to worry about overkill. Just remember, many QVL lists don't test hardware released after that point, even if it still works. For example, my X58 boards say they don’t support 8GB DDR3 DIMMs, but I’ve never had any problems with them.