ASUS
P8C WS
Best foundation for demanding professional workstations.
The ASUS Workstation series is the ideal foundation for a powerful PC, delivering awesome power, dependable performance, and unmatched multiple I/O scalability for demanding tasks and future upgrades. This motherboard intelligently reduces operating noise and dissipates heat through advanced and environmentally-friendly methods. It provides complete compatibility with RAID and LAN cards, offering users a wider selection of devices and higher reliability. Designed for system integration, it offers greater confidence and convenience for workstation builds.
$277.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
463
/ 1230
#463 in Motherboards
Price vs Category Average
-17%
Below average
Who it's for
- Professionals handling critical data or running continuous, demanding computations.
- Users requiring unwavering system uptime for professional tasks and heavy workloads.
- Builders needing extensive connectivity for multiple graphics cards or specialized hardware.
Who should skip it
- Enthusiasts seeking the latest CPU architectures and high-speed storage technologies.
- Users relying on the fastest external devices and cutting-edge peripheral interfaces.
- Buyers preferring brand-new components with full manufacturer warranty and support.
Performance breakdown
Workstation Stability
Engineered for relentless uptime in demanding professional computing environments.
Expansion Versatility
Multiple PCIe slots provide ample room for high-end multi-GPU configurations.
Memory Capacity
Supports extensive ECC RAM configurations for error-free data processing tasks.
Thermal Management
Robust heatsink design keeps critical components cool under sustained heavy loads.
BIOS Interface
Granular control settings cater to power users needing precise system tuning.
Connectivity Options
Legacy and modern ports ensure compatibility with a wide professional ecosystem.
Know before you buy
The P8C WS is built for Intel Xeon E3-1200 v2 series processors and 3rd Generation Intel Core i7, i5, and i3 processors using the LGA 1155 socket.
Yes, it supports ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory, which is a critical feature for workstation stability and preventing data corruption in professional computing environments.
Yes, the board features multiple PCIe slots that support NVIDIA Quad SLI and AMD CrossFireX, making it suitable for professional graphics or multi-monitor configurations.
The 'WS' stands for Workstation. This indicates the board is engineered with higher-quality components and optimized power delivery to ensure 24/7 reliability and stability under heavy, sustained workloads.
The P8C WS follows the ATX form factor, meaning it will fit into most standard mid-tower and full-tower PC cases that support ATX motherboards.
It supports integrated graphics only if you install a processor that includes Intel HD Graphics. If you are using a Xeon processor without integrated graphics, you will need to install a dedicated graphics card.
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