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So I am currently playing about with a theoretical build using the lga 1567 socket, gathering a list of the parts and all that, but so far when it comes to the case I am struggling a bit as I have never worked with server cases before.

 

So the motherboard that needs to fit in this case is the Supermicro X8QB6-F (http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/Xeon7000/7500/X8QB6.cfm). Which according to the spec sheet has a propietary form factor, so the main thing I am thinking of here is that the standoffs might not fit just because the board itself fits inside a case.

 

While supermicro have their own cases that would fir this board, I am curious to see what other options would be available but could use some advice. Thanks in advance :)

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The layout doesn't adhere to any standard, that's why it's proprietary. It won't fit in cases that have any form of the ATX standard. You'll need the supermicro case or choose a different board. 

 

Why quad socket btw? The core density is rather high these days, so that'd be unnecessary.

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I'm just doing it for fun really, I know I could build something far better, for far cheaper and a lot more dense, but its just for fun and completely theoretical. Also using it as a bit of a learning experience when it comes to server hardware as obviously there are some significant differences.

 

So as it is propitiatory, there would still be the option of measuring out and making my own standoffs, in this case what other case manufacturers would be good to look at?

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