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Supermicro Motherboard MBD-X11SCA-F-O Core i3 S1151 C246 Up to 64GB PCIe SATA ATX Retail
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Supermicro Motherboard MBD-X11SCA-F-O Core i3 S1151 C246 Up to 64GB PCIe SATA ATX Retail

Bottom line: The Supermicro Motherboard MBD-X11SCA-F-O Core i3 S1151 C246 Up to 64GB is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro motherboards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Intel Xeon E Processor (coffee Lake-S) server
  • ✓ Backed by Supermicro's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

Intel 8th/ 9th Generation Core i9/ Core i7/ Core i5/ Core i3/ Pentium/ Celeron series processor Intel Xeon E Processor (coffee Lake-S) server Single socket H4 (LGA 1151) Supported, CPU TDP support up to 95W TDP

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Supermicro Motherboard MBD-X11SCA-F-O Core i3 S1151 C246 Up to 64GB… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. Supermicro's retro motherboards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro motherboards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Intel 8th/ 9th Generation Core i9/ Core i7/ Core i5/ Core i3/ Pentium/ Celeron series processor
  • Intel Xeon E Processor (coffee Lake-S) server
  • Single socket H4 (LGA 1151) Supported, CPU TDP support up to 95W TDP
  • Intel C246 controller for 8 SATA3 (6 Gaps) ports; RAID 0, 1, 5, 10

Full Specifications

BrandSupermicro
ModelMBD-X11SCA-F-O
Warranty3 years
UnitCount1
ReleaseDate2019-04-01T00:00:01Z
ManufacturerSupermicro Computer, Inc
ItemPartNumberMBD-X11SCA-F-O

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