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[CitrixHost]

I bought 2 of these cases: http://www.buy.com/pr/product.aspx?sku=210566372

I hear they're great cases, and they sure look it. Even come with supermicros power supply with them. However, they only take 9.6 x 9.6 (micro atx) motherboards. I cant find a good motherboard that can take two E5620's (LGA1366) that would fix in this case. Anyone recommend one, or an alternative solution?

In my past servers, I have been using this: https://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php...er-Motherboard

[space2rent]

I don't know any motherboards, that support dual CPU and are micro ATX.
I recommend to stick to single CPU, or just use other cases that support ATX or E-ATX boards.

[funkywizard]

It's hard to find a tower case period that takes dual cpu. Surprisingly, it's easier to find a 1u case that supports it than a tower despite the 1u obviously being a much smaller case.

[CitrixHost]

Originally Posted by funkywizard

It's hard to find a tower case period that takes dual cpu. Surprisingly, it's easier to find a 1u case that supports it than a tower despite the 1u obviously being a much smaller case.

Really? There are plenty of towers that would support a 12 x 9.6 board just fine. Issue is, my tower is the smallest and only support micro atx..

[shreky]

Originally Posted by funkywizard

It's hard to find a tower case period that takes dual cpu.

There are Supermicro 732 & 733 cases that will take 12" X 13" motherboards.

[CitrixHost]

Originally Posted by shreky

There are Supermicro 732 & 733 cases that will take 12" X 13" motherboards.

Those both look to be for E-ATX which isnt what the motherboard I am using is. Guess I will just have to sell the cases I have now and buy some decent 2u rackmounts..