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Supermicro C9X299-RPGF-L Motherboard ATX Intel X299
Bottom line: The Supermicro C9X299-RPGF-L Motherboard ATX Intel X299 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 X299
- ✓ 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
Supermicro C9X299-RPGF-L Socket LGA2066 Intel X299 ATX System Board (Motherboard) Supports Core i7 X/i9 X Series DDR4 8x DIMM
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Supermicro C9X299-RPGF-L Motherboard ATX Intel X299 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 10th Generation Core i9 Extreme X-series, Intel 7th Generation Core i7 X-series, Intel 9th Generation Core i7 X-series, Intel 9th Generation Core i9 X-series, Intel Core i9 Extreme X-series Processor Single Socket LGA-2066 (Socket R4) supported, CPU TDP supports Up to 165W TDP
- Intel X299
- Up to 256GB Unbuffered non-ECC UDIMM, DDR4-2933MHz, in 8 DIMM slots
- 4 PCI-E 3.0 x16, 1 PCI-E 3.0 x1 M.2 Interface: 2 PCI-E 3.0 x4, RAID 0 & 1 M.2 Form Factor: 2280/22110 M.2 Key: M-Key U.2 Interface: 2 PCI-E 3.0 x4
- 1 VGA port, *For IPMI functionality only Single LAN with Intel Ethernet Controller I210-AT
Full Specifications
| Brand | Supermicro |
|---|---|
| Platform | No Operating System |
| CPU Model | Core i9 |
| CPU Socket | LGA 2066 |
| Model Name | C9X299-RPGF-L |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Chipset Type | Intel X299 |
| Model Number | C9X299-RPGF |
| Chipset Family | Intel X299 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 25 |
| Total Usb Ports | 12 |
| Processor Socket | LGA 2066 |
| Total PCIe Ports | 5 |
| Total SATA Ports | 6 |
| Compatible Devices | Server |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2933 |
| Warranty Description | Full Warranty |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR4 |
| Memory Slots Available | 8 |
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