AsRock Rack SPC621D8 ATX Server Motherboard Single Socket P+ (LGA 4189) 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors C621A
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Bottom line: The AsRock Rack SPC621D8 ATX Server Motherboard Single Socket P+ (LGA 4189) 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors C621A is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro motherboards category, priced around $646.33. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
AsRock Rack SPC621D8 ATX Server Motherboard Single Socket P+ (LGA 4189) 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors C621A. ATX (12" x 9.6") Supports 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors 8 DIMM slots (1DPC), supports DDR4 RDIMM, LRDIMM, RDIMM/LRDIMM-3DS, and Intel® Optane™ Persistent Memory 4 PCIe4.0 x16, 3 PCIe4.0 x8 Supports 1 M.2 (PCIe3.0 x4), 1 M.2 (PCIe3.0 x1 or SATA 6Gb/s) 13 SATA 6Gb/s (including 1 port from M.2) 2 RJ45 (1GbE) by Intel® i210 Remote management (IPMI)
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored AsRock Rack SPC621D8 ATX Server Motherboard Single Socket P+ (LGA… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro motherboards category. ASRock Rack'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 Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ AsRock Rack
- ✓ Backed by ASRock Rack's warranty and support channels
- ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified
Key Features
- AsRock Rack
- Support 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
- Support 8 x DIMM slots (1DPC), supports DDR4 RDIMM, LRDIMM, RDIMM/LRDIMM-3DS, and Intel Optane Persistent Memory
- Support 4 x PCIe4.0 x16 + 3 x PCIe4.0 x8
- Support 13 x SATA 6Gb/s (including 1 port from M.2)
Full Specifications
| Brand | ASRock Rack |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 | 1 |
| Platform | Windows 10 |
| CPU Model | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Socket | LGA 4189 |
| Model Name | SPC621D8 |
| Chipset Type | Intel C621 |
| Model Number | SPC621D8 |
| Mfr Part Number | SPC621D8 |
| Number of Ports | 26 |
| Total Usb Ports | 1 |
| Processor Socket | LGA 4189 |
| Total PCIe Ports | 7 |
| Total SATA Ports | 13 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Memory Clock Speed | 4800 MHz |
| Warranty Description | 3 years |
| Compatible Processors | Intel Xeon |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR4 |
| S/PDIF Connector Type | Optane |
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AsRock Rack SPC621D8 ATX Server Motherboard Single Socket P+ (LGA 4189) 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors C621A is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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