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The C236 WSI motherboard from ASRock Rack is an ITX server motherboard designed for those looking to build a powerful, reliable and space-friendly server or workstation. Based on Intel C236 chipset, this single-socket board supports Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5/v6 Series processors in LGA 1151 packaging. It features a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, and two DIMM slots that support DDR4 2133/1866/1600 ECC/non-ECC UDIMM memory with a maximum capacity of 32GB.
Despite of its small footprint, the C236 WSI comes with a comprehensive suite of I/O, like dual Intel Gigabit LAN, VGA/HDMI/DisplayPort, SPDIF (optical), and up to eight SATA III ports. And with proven ASRock quality, stability and durability, the C236 WSI is surely a robust yet compact platform for your new powerhouse.
Pros: - Super stable, no issues - 8 SATA ports - Optical audio port - 4 USB 3.0
Cons: - Seriously, everything is awesome, but just a heads up, the only issue with this board is the placement of everything compared to a normal mITX board, but I used this to build a gaming rig so installing my big CRYORIG heatsink/fan is not normal and was a little tricky. I think this motherboard is meant for you to put the heatsink vertically instead of horizontally like most mITX boards, but I just had to install the RAM and smaller PSU cable before I mounted the heatsink horizontally so not really much of a problem. Also the same goes for the HD AUDIO connector, make sure you plug that in first before you install the heatsink and mount the motherboard to your case otherwise you'll need some tiny fingers.
Overall Review: I recommend this fully.