Tyan Thunder i7520R S5360G2NR-1U - motherboard - extended ATX - E7320

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Description: The Tyan Thunder I7520R is an Intel E7320-based, server motherboard. Compared to other server motherboards on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $505. This motherboard supports Xeon processors that use the Socket 604 interface.

Pros: Supports up to 16GB of memory, which is ideal for memory intensive tasks such as digital video editing or file transfer.

Cons: Has four Hi-Speed USB optional connections, which is less favorable than some similarly priced motherboards. For example, the Super Micro X6DH8-G2+ , an Intel E7520-based motherboard at around $470, has three Hi-Speed USB optional connections.

Suitability: For the enthusiast who wants to build a server.

Value: In general, this motherboard's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.

Suggestions: (1) You may want to consider purchasing PC 2700 DIMMs along with your motherboard if your existing memory is not of this type. (2) Be sure that you are using a Socket 604-compatible processor with this motherboard. (3) If you want to take full advantage of the on-board SATA controller, you will want to consider a hard drive upgrade. Existing IDE hard drives will run on the ATA-133 bus.

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Basic Specs

Product Specifications:
Product Description: Tyan Thunder i7520R S5360G2NR-1U - Motherboard - Extended ATX - Intel E7320
Product Type: Motherboard
Form Factor: Extended ATX
Dimensions (WxDxH): 12 in x 13 in
Chipset Type: Intel E7320 / Intel ICH5R
Max Bus Speed: 800 MHz
Processor: 0 ( 2 ) - Socket 604
Compatible Processors: Xeon
RAM: 0 MB (installed) / 16 GB (max)
Supported RAM Technology: DDR SDRAM
Supported RAM Integrity Check: ECC
Storage Controller: ATA-100 , Serial ATA-150 (RAID)
Graphics Controller: PCI - ATI RAGE XL - 8 MB ( 8 MB )
Audio Output: None
Communications: None
Networking: Network adapter - Intel 82546GB - Ethernet , - Fast Ethernet , - Gigabit Ethernet