Bibbidybob

So quick question from a server n00b, I've come across what seems to be a brand new NetApp X670a 15.3tb 12G sas ssd. It came in with a bunch of stuff that had servers etc. It's still in the plastic outer packaging and was just labelled as a new spare. It's the wrong caddy etc to fit in anything I have to test it. (has a circuit board connected to the back with another sas connector on it making it a rather long caddy/drive) Had a quick look online and it seemed though they are only compatible with certain servers? Not sure. So how do I test it? Can I use it in a standard server? Should I just sell it? (they seem to be very very expensive) Any insights would be appreciated.

It is a great 980, however as i said my fps is dropping sub 30fps now in raids in wow etc. I mean i could just lower settings but that's aids. Should mention i'll be keeping it in my rack mount case. As i have a server cab and no other space on or near desk. so not sure if aio coolers will fit without some super modification. I'm also not sure if to wait for coffee lake refresh and 2000 series cards and purchase in october. It's always the game of should i wait or bite the bullet.

My budget is around £1000 + gpu. Location UK. General preferred buying sites. Overclockers/scan/Amazon etc. Aim: generally I'm starting to lag in some mmos. I also play some other new releases and multiplayers with friends. I don't care about productivity etc. Being able to occasionally stream or capture video is useful but not important if adds a lot more cost.(I'll have spare rigs I can use for it if needed) Current spec: 4u rack mounted server case. 16gb ddr3 ram Haswell refresh i7 non k. Asus board. 500gb 2.5inch(slowish) ssd boot drive 1tb ssd storage for games. 9tb 3.5inch mechanical storage.(3x3tb) Kfa2 8pack gtx 980 4gb. 750 watt semi mod psu. Acer 27inch 1440p ips monitor no gsync etc. Standard 60hz. 2nd crappy 24inch 1080p monitor for web browser and such. I figured I was due an upgrade soon anyways so I should finally make the jump to ddr4 etc. I'm happy to reuse some hardware. I will need to reuse some of the drives so at least 4-6 sata ports on mobo are needed. Although I'd like a nvme m.2 also. Focus is mainly on wow and casual multiplayer shooters and other games with friends. Budget is for the base pc. Graphics and monitor upgrades can be given separate. I don't mind spending the money but I also don't want to waste money. I could also do with a sound upgrade. My wireless corsair void headset is dying. I'd like recommendations on a decent headset or good headphones and a desk Mic. Using a k95 keyboard and a scimatar mouse by chance not brand focused so any recommendations is fine. Cheers in advance.

Here in the UK we can now preorder in a few places, mainly on scan computers. Expected 28th of august according to their site with a cost of £960 GBP so that's about 1500US I believe. There's pictures and quite a bit of info but it doesn't confirm the refresh rate yet.