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ASRock C216 WS ATX DDR3 Intel Motherboard

★★★★★4.5 (2 reviews)
USB 3.0

Build Your Dream PC with ASRock's Reliability The ASRock C216 WS Motherboard, a robust foundation for your next PC build. Designed for performance and versatility, this ATX motherboard supports multiple graphics cards and high-speed memory. Get ready to create a powerful system tailored to your n...

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Overview

Build Your Dream PC with ASRock's Reliability

The ASRock C216 WS Motherboard, a robust foundation for your next PC build. Designed for performance and versatility, this ATX motherboard supports multiple graphics cards and high-speed memory. Get ready to create a powerful system tailored to your needs.

Specifications

* Form Factor: ATX * Memory Type: DDR3 1600 * Chipset: Intel LGA 1155 C216 * Expansion Slots: 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slots, 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 Slot * Multi-GPU Support: AMD 3-Way Crossfire

Key Features

Premium Gold Caps

Digit Power Design, 8 + 4 Power Phase Design

Supports Dual Channel DDR3 1600

2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slots, 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 Slot, Supports AMD 3-Way Crossfire

Supports Broadcom Dual PCIE GLAN

8 USB 3.0 (2 Front, 6 Rear), 6 SATA3, 1 eSATA3

Specifications

Capacitors
Premium Gold Caps
Power Design
Digit Power Design, 8 + 4 Power Phase Design
RAM Type Support
Dual Channel DDR3 1600
PCIe Slots
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16
Multi-GPU Support
AMD 3-Way Crossfire
LAN
Broadcom Dual PCIE GLAN
USB Ports
8 USB 3.0 (2 Front, 6 Rear)
SATA Ports
6 SATA3
eSATA Ports
1 eSATA3
Form Factor
ATX

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Utilizes Premium Gold Caps, which are typically associated with enhanced stability and longer lifespan for motherboard components.
  • Features a Digit Power Design with an 8 + 4 Power Phase Design, providing precise and stable power delivery to critical components.
  • Supports Dual Channel DDR3 1600 memory, allowing for efficient data transfer rates and responsive system performance.
  • Equipped with multiple PCIe 3.0 x16 and PCIe 2.0 x16 slots, offering extensive expansion capabilities for graphics cards and other add-in cards.
  • Supports Broadcom Dual PCIE GLAN, providing robust and high-speed network connectivity options for reliable data transfer.

👎 Cons

  • The motherboard supports DDR3 RAM, which is an older generation of memory technology compared to current DDR4 or DDR5 standards.
  • The maximum supported DDR3 1600 speed is limited, which may bottleneck performance with high-end processors or memory-intensive tasks.
  • While offering AMD 3-Way Crossfire support, there is no mention of NVIDIA SLI support, potentially limiting options for multi-GPU setups.
  • The Intel C216 chipset is an older server/workstation chipset, and its compatibility with the latest generation processors might be restricted.
  • The specified number of USB 3.0 ports (8 total) may be less than some modern motherboards which offer more USB 3.1/3.2 options.

Frequently Asked Questions

This ASRock C216 WS motherboard supports Dual Channel DDR3 1600 memory modules.
Yes, it features a Digit Power Design with an 8 + 4 Power Phase Design, ensuring stable power delivery.
Yes, it supports AMD 3-Way Crossfire and includes multiple PCIe 3.0 x16 and PCIe 2.0 x16 slots for graphics card expansion.
The motherboard supports Broadcom Dual PCIE GLAN, offering high-speed and reliable Ethernet connections.
There are a total of 8 USB 3.0 ports, with 2 available for front panel connections and 6 on the rear I/O panel.

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