Supermicro
Supermicro X11SAT-F Motherboard
Best reliable foundation for professional workstations or small servers.
The Supermicro X11SAT-F motherboard is a robust ATX solution built for Intel 6th and 7th Gen Core and Xeon E3 v5/v6 processors. It supports up to 128GB of DDR4 memory across four slots, ensuring ample capacity for demanding applications. With eight SATA ports offering RAID support and a single M.2 slot, storage flexibility is a key advantage. Integrated graphics and dual 1GbE LAN ports provide essential connectivity for server and workstation builds, while ECC memory support enhances data integrity.
$442.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
888
/ 1222
#888 in Motherboards
Price vs Category Average
+33%
Above average
CPU Socket
1151
/ LGA
Who it's for
- Professionals handling sensitive data or running critical applications.
- IT administrators managing remote servers or small data centers.
- Professionals requiring utmost data reliability and system uptime
- System administrators managing servers remotely or in data centers
- Businesses needing dependable, long-term performance for critical operations
- Businesses requiring stable, long-term operational computing platforms.
Who should skip it
- PC builders seeking the latest consumer CPUs or broader processor choices
- Users seeking compatibility with a wide range of Intel processors.
- Budget-conscious builders or mainstream PC users.
- Casual users or gamers building a standard desktop computer.
- Enthusiasts prioritizing CPU performance tuning and customization
- Gamers or creative professionals needing dedicated high-performance GPUs
Performance breakdown
Data Integrity
ECC memory support provides essential stability for mission-critical workstation tasks.
Storage Expandability
Eight SATA ports offer massive capacity for complex RAID storage arrays.
Remote Management
IPMI 2.0 integration allows for seamless, professional-grade remote server administration.
Connectivity Versatility
Diverse display outputs and modern USB standards cover most workstation needs.
Network Throughput
Dual 1GbE ports provide reliable connectivity but lack modern multi-gigabit speeds.
Expansion Potential
Multiple PCIe 3.0 slots offer sufficient room for specialized add-in cards.
Key Specs
CPU Socket
LGA 1151
Chipset
Intel C246
Memory Type
DDR4
Max Memory Capacity
128 GB
Memory Slots
4
Form Factor
ATX
PCIe Slot Version
PCIe 3.0
M.2 Slots
1
Know before you buy
This motherboard features an LGA 1151 socket and is specifically designed to support Intel 6th and 7th generation Core processors.
Yes, it supports ECC DDR4 memory, which is essential for maintaining data integrity and preventing system crashes in professional workstation or server environments.
The board is well-equipped for storage-heavy tasks, featuring 8 SATA ports and an M.2 slot, allowing for a flexible mix of high-capacity hard drives and fast SSDs.
Yes, the ATX form factor provides multiple PCIe 3.0 expansion slots, making it suitable for configurations that require additional network cards, storage controllers, or specialized hardware.
No, the motherboard includes integrated graphics outputs, allowing you to connect a display directly without needing a separate GPU for basic workstation tasks.
It follows the standard ATX form factor, so it will fit into most mid-tower and full-tower computer cases designed for ATX motherboards.
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