[slayerdeath555]

Hello, I was looking at the server motherboard ( this one MSI K9ND Server Mainboard Bundle Dual AMD Opteron Six-Core CPU 6 x 2GHz 16GB RAM | eBay ).

Is it possible to use it as a regular PC? To add like HDD to it and use it as I use my PC now? I find mixed answers on the net, the seller of this motherboard replied:

They are server mainboards and are not compatible to the ATX standard.

 

[JMPC]

You could certainly use it as a standard PC.
You can see the specs here (looks like the same motherboard):
MSI Global K9ND Speedster Series

You'll need an OS that can support 2 physical CPUs which is usually the Pro, Ultimate, Enterprise version of Windows.

 

[JimE]

And as noted by the seller, you will need a server case, not a standard ATX compatibile case.

 

[slayerdeath555]

Ok thank you very much both for the answer.

So if its the only thing I need HDD and Windows for 2 CPU thats not a problem then.

Also @JimE thats all what he means with ATX standard? I wouldnt even put it in the box.

 

[slayerdeath555]

Sorry for the double post, I just got 1 more question.

The motherboard requires 24-pin and 8-pin ATX power connector, would I be good if I put in 20 pin and 4 pin connector?

 

[JMPC]

You'll need a power supply that has the appropriate connectors, both 24pin power and 8-pin ATX if that's what is required. It won't run with a 20pin power connector. If you mean have power connector that has 20pin+4 pin (usually joined to the connector) that's fine but you'll still need the 8 pin for 12v power.

 

[slayerdeath555]

You'll need a power supply that has the appropriate connectors, both 24pin power and 8-pin ATX if that's what is required. It won't run with a 20pin power connector. If you mean have power connector that has 20pin+4 pin (usually joined to the connector) that's fine but you'll still need the 8 pin for 12v power.

Ok thanks for explaining, do you maybe know what model PSU could I get cheapes with those connectors?

 

[JMPC]

Any modern power supply will have those connections. It depends on what additional hardware you're planning on running but if nothing gaming related a 500W-600W power supply should be more than enough.

Something from Corsair or EVGA would work fine.

For example:
EVGA 100-B1-0600-KR 80 PLUS Bronze 600W Active PFC ATX12V v2.31 / EPS 12V v2.91 Power Supply - Newegg.com

 

[slayerdeath555]

Thank you very much, got everything working