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Supermicro X9SPV-LN4F-3LE review: 109 specs compared

Avg. price:~£580CPU socket:BGA 1023Chipset:Intel QM77 ExpressForm factor:Mini-ITX

Supermicro X9SPV-LN4F-3LE Review: Compare 109 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

Supermicro X9SPV-LN4F-3LE
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists, owners and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 20%, List score 20%, Sentiment score 10%, User score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

40%

3.5

Technical score

20%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

20%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 87% of motherboards
6.4

Value for money

Value for money
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
3.5

Technical score

Technical score
3.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

19%

2.2

Memory

16%

5.3

Platform

16%

3.1

Storage

15%

4.4

Network

13%

1.3

Ports

8%

2.4

Expansion

8%

6.4

Power & Cooling

5%

5.0

Audio

â–¼Worse than 98%
?

Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.8.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
No expert tests yet
?

User score

User score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.9, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 7.9, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 20% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Technical Specifications of motherboard Supermicro X9SPV-LN4F-3LE

Technical score
Technical score
3.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

19%

2.2

Memory

16%

5.3

Platform

16%

3.1

Storage

15%

4.4

Network

13%

1.3

Ports

8%

2.4

Expansion

8%

6.4

Power & Cooling

5%

5.0

Audio

3.5
Reviews score
7.8
User score
?
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

6.4
CPU socket
BGA 1023
This motherboard uses BGA 1023, which is less up-to-date than 99.6% of Motherboards and the same as 0.1% of Motherboards.
CPU platform
Intel
Chipset
Intel QM77 Express
This motherboard uses Intel QM77 Express, which is less capable than 97.7% of Motherboards.
Form factor
Mini-ITX
Integrated graphics support
yes
This motherboard supports integrated graphics. 10.2% of motherboards support this feature.
Rear outputs: VGA.
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DDR memory version
DDR3
This motherboard uses DDR3, which is less modern than 86.9% of Motherboards and the same as 13.2% of Motherboards.
Memory slots
2
Market range: <2 – >4
This motherboard has 2 Memory slots, which is fewer than 78.1% of motherboards and equal to 21.8% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
16 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This motherboard supports up to 16 GB of memory, which is less than 98.1% of motherboards and equal to 1.7% of motherboards.
Memory channels
2
Maximum RAM speed
1,333 MT/s
Market range: <2.1k MT/s – >8k MT/s
This motherboard supports memory speeds up to 1,333 MT/s, which is lower than that of 99.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.3% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This motherboard has 0 M.2 sockets, which is fewer than 88.5% of motherboards and equal to 11.5% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
N/A
N. of SATA 3 connectors
2
Market range: <4 – >8
This motherboard has 2 SATA 3 connectors, which is fewer than 94.8% of motherboards and equal to 4.2% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
0/1/5/10
This motherboard RAID support: 0/1/5/10, which is more flexible than 32.5% of Motherboards and the same as 67.5% of Motherboards.
JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
NVMe RAID support
no
This motherboard does not support NVMe RAID. 59.9% of motherboards support this feature.
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
0
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 31.6% of motherboards and equal to 68.4% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
0
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 44.8% of motherboards and equal to 55.2% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
1
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is more than 40.5% of motherboards and equal to 26.8% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x16
This motherboard splits its PCIe lanes as x16, which is less generous than 81% of Motherboards and the same as 16.1% of Motherboards.
PCIe bifurcation support
no
This motherboard does not support PCIe bifurcation. 59.8% of motherboards support this feature.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
4
Market range: <6 – >10
This motherboard has 4 USB ports (rear I/O), which is fewer than 97.7% of motherboards and equal to 2.3% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
10
Market range: <11 – >19
This motherboard has 10 USB ports (including headers), which is fewer than 91.7% of motherboards and equal to 5.6% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
0
Market range: <0 – >2
This motherboard has 0 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is fewer than 64.2% of motherboards and equal to 35.8% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
0
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 0 USB-C ports (including headers), which is fewer than 69.5% of motherboards and equal to 30.5% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
0
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is fewer than 18% of motherboards and equal to 82% of motherboards.
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LAN speed
1 Gbps
Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This motherboard supports LAN speeds up to 1 Gbps, which is lower than that of 51.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 48.9% of motherboards.
LAN controller
?
N. of RJ45 ports
5
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 5 RJ45 ports, which is more than 99.9% of motherboards and equal to 0.1% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This motherboard does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 50.1% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
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Audio codec
?
Audio channels
0
Audio SNR
0 dB
Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
This motherboard has an audio SNR of 0 dB, which is lower than that of 98.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.4% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
no
This motherboard does not support a headphone amp. 58.8% of motherboards support this feature.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
0
Market range: <2 – >6
This motherboard has 0 3.5mm audio jacks, which is fewer than 99.7% of motherboards and equal to 0.3% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
?
N. of CPU power connectors
?
N. of fan headers
4
Market range: <3 – >8
This motherboard has 4 fan headers, which is fewer than 64.7% of motherboards and equal to 12.4% of motherboards.
Pump header
no
This motherboard does not have a pump header. 77.9% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
0 A
Market range: <0 A – >3 A
This motherboard supports up to 0 A on the pump header, which is lower than that of 76.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 23.8% of motherboards.
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Supermicro X9SPV-LN4F-3LE vs the average motherboard

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  • 4 more RJ45 ports
    This motherboard has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (5 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    5 vs 1
  • 3 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 header/s.
    4 vs 1
  • 1 more PCIe 2.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 2.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 2.0x16 slot/s.
    1 vs 0
  • More BIOS update methods
    This motherboard offers more BIOS update methods than the average motherboard (UEFI utility, DOS, UEFI shell, remote management vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app).
    Also supports IPMI/BMC web-based BIOS update.
    UEFI utility, DOS, UEFI shell, remote management vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app
  • 4 more SATA 2 connectors
    This motherboard has more SATA 2 connectors than the average motherboard (4 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 SATA 2 connectors.
    4 vs 0
  • Supports ECC memory
    This motherboard supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 20.9% of motherboards support ECC memory.
  • More BIOS update methods
    This motherboard offers more BIOS update methods than the average motherboard (UEFI utility, DOS, UEFI shell, remote management vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app).
    Also supports IPMI/BMC web-based BIOS update.
    UEFI utility, DOS, UEFI shell, remote management vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app
  • Supports ECC memory
    This motherboard supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 20.9% of motherboards support ECC memory.
  • 4 more SATA 2 connectors
    This motherboard has more SATA 2 connectors than the average motherboard (4 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 SATA 2 connectors.
    4 vs 0
  • 1 more PCIe 2.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 2.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 2.0x16 slot/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 3 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 header/s.
    4 vs 1
  • 4 more RJ45 ports
    This motherboard has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (5 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    5 vs 1
  • More basic chipset
    This motherboard uses a more basic chipset than the average motherboard (Intel QM77 Express vs Intel B860).
    Intel QM77 Express vs Intel B860
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    This motherboard has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • 87.5% less maximum memory capacity
    This motherboard has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (16 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    16 GB vs 128 GB
  • 2 fewer memory slots
    This motherboard has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    2 vs 4
  • 4 fewer rear USB ports
    This motherboard has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    4 vs 8
  • 2 fewer M.2 sockets
    This motherboard has fewer M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    0 vs 2
  • No NVMe RAID support
    This motherboard does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.9% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
  • 5 fewer total USB connections
    This motherboard has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (10 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    10 vs 15
  • 19.9% worse value for money
    Supermicro X9SPV-LN4F-3LE has worse value for money than the average motherboard (6.42 vs 7.7).
    6.42 vs 7.7
  • 3.87x more expensive
    Supermicro X9SPV-LN4F-3LE is more expensive than the average motherboard (£580 vs £150).
    £580 vs £150
  • More basic chipset
    This motherboard uses a more basic chipset than the average motherboard (Intel QM77 Express vs Intel B860).
    Intel QM77 Express vs Intel B860
  • No BIOS flashback support
    This motherboard does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 51.3% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
  • More dated socket
    This motherboard uses a more dated socket than the average motherboard (BGA 1023 vs LGA 1151).
    BGA 1,023 vs LGA 1,151
  • Not ready for Windows 11
    This motherboard is not ready for Windows 11, while the average motherboard is. 77.4% of motherboards are ready for Windows 11.
  • No automatic overclocking
    This motherboard does not support automatic overclocking, while the average motherboard does. 74.1% of motherboards support automatic overclocking.
  • Narrower Windows support
    This motherboard supports a narrower range of Windows versions than the average motherboard (Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista vs Windows 11, Windows 10).
    Also lists Windows Server editions.
    Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista vs Windows 11, Windows 10
  • 87.5% less maximum memory capacity
    This motherboard has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (16 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    16 GB vs 128 GB
  • 2 fewer memory slots
    This motherboard has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    2 vs 4
  • More dated memory type
    This motherboard uses a more dated memory type than the average motherboard (DDR3 vs DDR4).
    DDR3 vs DDR4
  • 71.6% lower maximum RAM speed
    This motherboard has a lower maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (1,333 MT/s vs 4,699.5 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,699.5 MT/s.
    1,333 MT/s vs 4,699.5 MT/s
  • 68% lower overclocked RAM speed
    This motherboard has a lower overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (1,600 MT/s vs 5,000 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 5,000 MT/s.
    1,600 MT/s vs 5,000 MT/s
  • 2 fewer M.2 sockets
    This motherboard has fewer M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    0 vs 2
  • No NVMe RAID support
    This motherboard does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.9% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
  • 2 fewer SATA 3 connectors
    This motherboard has fewer SATA 3 connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors.
    2 vs 4
  • Less generous lane split
    This motherboard splits its PCIe lanes less generously than the average motherboard (x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4).
    x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • No PCIe bifurcation support
    This motherboard does not support PCIe bifurcation, while the average motherboard does. 59.7% of motherboards support PCIe bifurcation.
  • No multi-GPU support
    This motherboard does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 53.9% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    This motherboard has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 4 fewer rear USB ports
    This motherboard has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    4 vs 8
  • 5 fewer total USB connections
    This motherboard has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (10 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    10 vs 15
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    This motherboard has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    Gen 1 ports are internal only
    0 vs 4
  • 1 fewer rear USB-C ports
    This motherboard has fewer rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    This motherboard has fewer USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This motherboard has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    other video outputs only
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer USB 2.0 headers
    This motherboard has fewer USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.
    1 vs 2
  • 1 fewer total USB-C connections
    This motherboard has fewer total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
    0 vs 1
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    This motherboard has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This motherboard does not support Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does. 50.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • No Wi-Fi antenna included
    This motherboard does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
  • 115 dB lower audio SNR
    This motherboard has a lower audio SNR than the average motherboard (0 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
    0 dB vs 115 dB
  • No headphone amp support
    This motherboard does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 58.8% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
  • Fewer audio channels
    This motherboard has fewer audio channels than the average motherboard (0 vs 7.1). The average motherboard has 7.1 audio channel/s.
    0 vs 7.1
  • No rear line-out
    This motherboard does not have rear line-out, while the average motherboard does. 99.4% of motherboards include rear line-out.
  • No optical S/PDIF out
    This motherboard does not have optical S/PDIF out, while the average motherboard does. 55.4% of motherboards include optical S/PDIF out.
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    This motherboard has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (0 vs 3). The average motherboard has 3 3.5mm audio jacks.
    0 vs 3
  • No rear microphone input
    This motherboard does not have a dedicated rear microphone input, while the average motherboard does. 96.8% of motherboards include a dedicated rear microphone input.
  • No rear line-in
    This motherboard does not have rear line-in, while the average motherboard does. 94.9% of motherboards include rear line-in.
  • 2 fewer ARGB headers
    This motherboard has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
    0 vs 2
  • No pump header
    This motherboard does not have a pump header, while the average motherboard does. 77.9% of motherboards include a pump header.
  • 1.5 fewer fan headers
    This motherboard has fewer fan headers than the average motherboard (4 vs 5.5). The average motherboard has 5.5 fan header/s.
    4 vs 5.5
  • 1 fewer RGB headers
    This motherboard has fewer RGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 2 A lower pump header current limit
    This motherboard has a lower pump header current than the average motherboard (0 A vs 2 A). The average motherboard provides pump header current of 2 A.
    0 A vs 2 A

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Supermicro X9SPV-LN4F-3LE

  • Ultra low-power consumption ideal for 24/7 embedded or gateway applications
  • High density of networking ports with four Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) LAN ports
  • Support for ECC memory which enhances system stability for server workloads
  • Compact Mini-ITX form factor allows for builds in very small chassis
  • Includes remote management capabilities via IPMI 2.0 with a dedicated LAN port
  • Offers a PCI-E 3.0 x16 slot for easy expansion of graphics or high-speed storage
  • Integrated 3rd Gen Intel Core i7 mobile processor provides a balanced performance-to-power ratio

What customers don't like about Supermicro X9SPV-LN4F-3LE

  • Limited memory capacity with a maximum of only 16GB RAM across two slots
  • Older architecture (3rd Gen Intel/DDR3) is significantly outperformed by modern hardware
  • Integrated mobile CPU is soldered (BGA), meaning it cannot be upgraded in the future
  • Limited to only two SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) ports; the other four are slower SATA 2.0
  • Legacy I/O like VGA and lack of native HDMI/DisplayPort without adapters or add-on cards
  • Supermicro boards can be temperamental regarding CMOS battery health and firmware updates
  • Enterprise-focused support can be slow or difficult for individual consumers or small businesses

Verdict

The Supermicro X9SPV-LN4F-3LE is an ultra-low-power Mini-ITX motherboard featuring an embedded dual-core Intel Core i7-3555LE processor and the Intel QM77 chipset. It supports up to 16GB of DDR3 ECC SODIMM memory and provides exceptional connectivity for its size, including four Gigabit Ethernet ports, two SATA 3.0 (6Gbps) ports, and four SATA 2.0 (3Gbps) ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support. Key pros include its integrated remote management via IPMI 2.0 with a dedicated LAN port and a high-performance PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for expansion in compact server or embedded environments. However, its main cons are the limited maximum RAM capacity of 16GB and the use of older SO-DIMM slots rather than full-sized DIMMs, which can restrict scalability for memory-intensive modern workloads.

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