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What is the main difference between a Server chipset and a Desktop chipset?

AGutm2
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In particular, I'm talking about Q370 vs C246.

 

When building a system based on Intel Core processor, is there an advantage or disadvantage in using a server chipset?

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AdrianM_Intel
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Hello AGutm2,

 

Thank you for posting on the Intel® communities. 

 

The differences between both chipsets are in the following link:

https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/compare.html?productIds=133282,147326

 

In regards to the advantage or disadvantage, it depends on the purpose of your custom build.

 

Regards,

 

Adrian M.

Intel Customer Support Technician

A Contingent Worker at Intel

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n_scott_pearson
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Here is a spec comparison: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/compare-products.html/chipsets?productIds=147324,133293. As you can see, there are very few differences. What could be a factor is the capabilities of the motherboard itself. Server motherboards may sacrifice performance for stability.

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AdrianM_Intel
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Hello AGutm2,

 

Were you able to check our previous posts? 

 

Let us know if you need more assistance. 

 

Regards,

 

Adrian M.

Intel Customer Support Technician

A Contingent Worker at Intel

 

 

 

 

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AdrianM_Intel
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Hello AGutm2,

 

We have not heard back from you, so we will close this inquiry. If you need further assistance, please post a new question. 

 

Regards,

 

Adrian M.

Intel Customer Support Technician

A Contingent Worker at Intel

 

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