Is this build a good game server

[FeltyKat]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1WHkK

[Daannnyy]

Looks like a very high quality game server

[ionbasa]

Well, I don't think the Xeon CPU is going to work with a consumer grade Motherboard, just a thought. Also I believe the chippset isn't compatible.

[ionbasa]

After some searching it seems you need a motherboard with a C216 chipset.

See here for more details:  http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/server-chipsets/server-chipset-c202.html

[Flojer0]

I would think that unless you had a monster connection and plan on hosting some huge games it might be overkill. But yes that is a very high end build.

 

If it were me I'd cut half the ram, the HDD, the network card, and shrink the SSD to just bit enough for OS and software. I don't know your needs but those sound over kill on top of everything else for any server.

 

Oh, and while I may be mistaken, I can't think of a very good reason to use a xeon in a server unless you need ECC memory. But someone can feel free to correct me on that one.

[ionbasa]

Why is nobody noticing that the Z87 chipset isn't compatible with the Xeon CPU in his build?

Source: http://ark.intel.com/products/75013/intel-DH82Z87-PCH Under compatible products?

[magicbennie]

Why is nobody noticing that the Z87 chipset isn't compatible with the Xeon CPU in his build?

Source: http://ark.intel.com/products/75013/intel-DH82Z87-PCH Under compatible products?

They are both LGA1150. As far as I know, that is all you need.

[ionbasa]

Just because they have the same socket doesn't mean it's compatible. Find me one example of someone running xeons with a consumer grade chipset. Also if it did work why isn't it listed as compatible on the Intel website?

[WoodenMarker]

Why is nobody noticing that the Z87 chipset isn't compatible with the Xeon CPU in his build?

Source: http://ark.intel.com/products/75013/intel-DH82Z87-PCH Under compatible products?

Just because they have the same socket doesn't mean it's compatible. Find me one example of someone running xeons with a consumer grade chipset. Also if it did work why isn't it listed as compatible on the Intel website?

It's compatible. They don't always list everything. 

 

The build looks awkward. 

[jtwj]

Just because they have the same socket doesn't mean it's compatible. Find me one example of someone running xeons with a consumer grade chipset. Also if it did work why isn't it listed as compatible on the Intel website?

 

It isn't listed as compatible because it isn't officially supported.

Wrt the build if you are going for a xeon then go for a WS variant of z87 boards and ECC memory. Most people go for xeons for the ECC memory support.

 

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z87WS/#specifications

[A3r0s]

It isn't listed as compatible because it isn't officially supported.

Wrt the build if you are going for a xeon then go for a WS variant of z87 boards and ECC memory. Most people go for xeons for the ECC memory support.

 

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z87WS/#specifications

 

Hi, my first post on LTT forums.

 

Do not get the Z87 WS board if you plan to run ECC memory. It does not support it, as stated on the Asus product page linked earlier.

 

I would rather suggest the Asus P9D WS with the c226 chipset (or any other board with c226/c224/c222 chipset) to get the ECC + E3-1200 v3 Series Support, however If you are not looking to use ECC memory then you can get a Haswell i7 and save you a bit of money..

 

I have as an example recently purchased a ASUS P9D WS + Xeon E3-1265Lv3 with 16GB DDR3-1600 ECC RAM from Kingston. If i were not to use ECC ram for my server then i would most likely gotten the i7 4770T CPU (almost identical to the cpu i got but no ECC support) both P9D WS and Z87 WS would work well for the i7.

 

Good luck with the build.

[IdeaStormer]

According to the ASUS site:

 

 

Xeon E3-1275 V3 (3.5GHz, 4C/8C, L3:8M, 84W, rev.C0) ALL 0711 GO *Intel Xeon Processor Family is designed for servers. Some features may not support when installed on 8 series chipsets. For more details, refer to ASUS support site at http://support.asus.com.

 

Supported, but as noted not all features of the mobo.

 

Whether I'd do it on that mobo, nope.

[KylSp]

Get a motherboard with IPMI, you'll thank me later.

 

And Kingston ECC is as noted above what you want to go for: KVR16E11/8 is the common 8GB sku.