Help with F@H Client

[StefanR5R]

Supermicro specify X10DRL-i to support up to 145 W CPUs, so you should be fine regarding power delivery.

But I am confused by the following pictures that I found:
http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/ProductImage/A4AW_1_20160226033151309.jpg
https://www.supermicro.com/a_images/products/X10/C600/X10DRL-i_spec.jpg
http://i0.hexunimg.cn/2015-12-25/181423441.jpg

Do you spot the difference? --- So, how many VRM heat sinks does your board have? I hope yours is the china meal with two heat sinks. (Still, I bet these VRM heat sinks are designed for forced airflow from chassis fans, not for an open bench.)

About fitting X10DRL-i into a case:
One reviewer at Newegg and one at Amazon note that hole layout deviates from ATX.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/SingleProductReview.aspx?reviewid=4251090
https://www.amazon.com/review/R1XGV3ZSWACZ3V/ref=cm_cr_dp_title?ASIN=B00NFUATX0&nodeID=541966
Though X10DAi, X10DAX etc. would take even more work since those have SSI-EEB layout.

 

[Ionstream]

Hmmmm, I hadn't noticed that. The picture from the official SuperMicro site only has one heatsink. Mine has only one too, so I guess this partly explains the difference in temperature.

About the hole layout, I believe that this board is actually using the SSI-CEB specifications. I took the time to measure the distance between its mounting holes, and so far, it appears to be the case (pun not intended). I'll probably have to source for another heatsink. Having the VRMs at 90C does not sit well with me at all. For now, I'm using the exhaust from one of the H90 coolers to create airflow over the VRMs.