WS Update with Server board

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Hi,

I would like to update my single i7 WS to a dual shocket MoBo - 2x Xeon WS with the:

  • Asus Server Z10PA-D8
  • 2x Intel Xeon E5 2683 V4

I have an ATX sized Arc Midi R2 case which would only fit the Asus Z10PA and not the E-ATX Z10PE

Are there any downsides using a server board in this enviroment? (Other then I need some cheap external sound card)

It would cost me ~250 € more to buy a new case and the Z10PE-D8 WS MoBo.

Thanks

Ps: Black Friday help me thru this :smiley:

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By the looks of it, the Arc Midi R2 is the same frame and interior as Define R4. And you can fit a Z10PE in Define R4. It’s tight, but it fits.
Otherwise, connectivity is the only issue. Other than that, I’d be careful with those 2683V4, especially if they are engineering samples.

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Oh thanks for pointing out the V4 ES issue.. did not know that! I’ll go with the V3 then.