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I have somewhat... unusual goals.
Option 2: Build a build using the ASRock X99E-ITX/AC motherboard and a 85W Xeon
Main reason I am considering the Xeon is that it has a soldered IHS, so I don't need to worry about having to delid because the TIM between the die and IHS dried out over the next 3-5 years.
Related: Do all LGA 2011-3 Xeons have soldered IHS, or is it just the higher end models?
- Build should last 6+ years without replacing the mobo or CPU
- mini ITX format, probably in a Silverstone ML07 case
- Not very demanding CPU wise: my i7-920 rarely gets over 50% load, and I'm unlikely to place more demand on it. The only reason I am replacing the build is because I hate how big, heavy, and power-hungry my current build is.
- I prefer to not have to delid at any point.
Option 2: Build a build using the ASRock X99E-ITX/AC motherboard and a 85W Xeon
Main reason I am considering the Xeon is that it has a soldered IHS, so I don't need to worry about having to delid because the TIM between the die and IHS dried out over the next 3-5 years.
Related: Do all LGA 2011-3 Xeons have soldered IHS, or is it just the higher end models?