Question 1

Hi, can I use the Xeon E3 v5 Skylake chips on consumer motherboards with 1151 sockets? In other words, do I need to buy a server-rated mobo for this chip, or would a consumer mobo with the same socket work?

Thanks!

Accepted Answer

No - most consumer 1151 motherboards have the Z170 chipset - this processor requires C236 or C232.

Question 2

would this work in a motherboard with no video outputs? to be more specific a C232 MSI Xeon E3 Krait Gaming V5 Workstation

Accepted Answer

Yes, the 1245 has the built in GPU (intel 530) same as the core series.  Since you are pairing this with a gaming MB, I would just go with the i7-6700.  You arent going to see in game performance differences with these two chips.  Now you will BM much higher if thats your thing.

Question 3

Will the included cooler work in a 2U chassis?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I have mine in a 2U supermicro case with no issues.

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