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drndrw
September 29th, 2007, 12:35 AM
Hey guys. I found this motherboard (http://www.xpcgear.com/pdsba1.html), and I think it looks pretty nice 9 I have a computer case that has 7 expansion slots.) But this is a server motherboard, so would it work well on a regular desktop? Thanks.

bruce89
September 29th, 2007, 12:38 AM
Would it Work?

Good title.

southernman
September 29th, 2007, 01:03 AM
It's a mid atx form factor, and your case is an atx... you should be good to go

drndrw
September 29th, 2007, 04:15 AM
Okay, cool. But then it says server motherboard. Will it still work?

southernman
September 29th, 2007, 04:28 AM
Okay, cool. But then it says server motherboard. Will it still work?Yes, I was/still am well aware it's a "server" mobo. Whatever it is that makes this board special to you... IDK!

Here is an interesting thought... Go here (http://www.xpcgear.com/contactus1.html)

drndrw
September 29th, 2007, 05:16 PM
Well the real reason why this motherboard is special to me is because it has seven slots on it, like the case I have. If you could find a seven slot motherboard for alot cheaper (I don't have a socket prefrence) that would be nice.

southernman
September 29th, 2007, 05:42 PM
Just cause your case allows up to seven addon cards, doesn't mean you have to use all seven of them. You can buy a whole lot of slot covers for the money you'd save.

And yes, I am certain there is a seven slot mobo out there for far cheaper than this board.

Ok, I'll stop now cause it's your money, your case, and your *potentially* under utilized mobo we are talking about.

drndrw
September 29th, 2007, 09:07 PM
Well yes, I know I don't need seven, but I'd like to get a board with seven. The case cost me nothing (I had giftcards), so I'm keeping it.