Which motherboard should I buy

[elfishz]

Hi, I am making a server out of an old x3470. I have found 2 motherboards. Which one should I choose?

The first option includes a heatsink and an IO shield

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Supermicro-Motherboard-X8SIE-F-LGA1156-ATX-tested-good/264386656462?epid=80386860&hash=item3d8eac38ce:g:H0QAAOSwIiRdD~5W:sc:USPSPriority!94539!US!-1

The second one is about 15 USD cheaper. But it is just the motherboard, no IO shield, no heatsink

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Supermicro-Motherboard-X8SIE-F-LGA1156-ATX-tested-good/264386656462?epid=80386860&hash=item3d8eac38ce:g:H0QAAOSwIiRdD~5W:sc:USPSPriority!94539!US!-1

Which one do you think is best?

More info:

The use will be for running a Minecraft server. It will be running 24/7 in a walk-in closet. I will be just nailing the motherboards to piece of wood to save money

[VenomizerX]

20 hours ago, elfishz said:

Hi, I am making a server out of an old x3470. I have found 2 motherboards. Which one should I choose?

The first option includes a heatsink and an IO shield

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Supermicro-Motherboard-X8SIE-F-LGA1156-ATX-tested-good/264386656462?epid=80386860&hash=item3d8eac38ce:g:H0QAAOSwIiRdD~5W:sc:USPSPriority!94539!US!-1

The second one is about 15 USD cheaper. But it is just the motherboard, no IO shield, no heatsink

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Supermicro-Motherboard-X8SIE-F-LGA1156-ATX-tested-good/264386656462?epid=80386860&hash=item3d8eac38ce:g:H0QAAOSwIiRdD~5W:sc:USPSPriority!94539!US!-1

Which one do you think is best?

More info:

The use will be for running a Minecraft server. It will be running 24/7 in a walk-in closet. I will be just nailing the motherboards to piece of wood to save money

If you have a compatible heatsink laying around then go for the cheaper one since an IO shield would only be needed when you're installing the board into a case of some sort but wooden plank mounting shouldn't be a concern whatsoever or if you don't have a heatsink available then go for the other one.