MACHINIST MR9A PRO X99 Motherboard + Xeon E5-2666 V3 CPU + 8GB DDR4 RAM Bundle | LGA2011-3

MACHINIST MR9A PRO X99 Motherboard + Xeon E5-2666 V3 + 8GB DDR4 RAM Bundle

A value-focused X99 platform combo bundle pairing the MACHINIST MR9A PRO X99 motherboard with an Intel Xeon E5-2666 V3 processor and 8GB DDR4 RAM. The X99 platform provides access to high core-count Xeon processors, quad-channel DDR4 memory, and PCIe 3.0 expansion at a competitive price point relative to current-generation platforms. Suitable for budget workstation builds, rendering, virtualisation, multi-threaded productivity, and home lab use.

⚠️ CPU condition disclosure: The Xeon E5-2666 V3 CPU included in this bundle is listed as used/refurbished in supplier documentation. Please confirm the exact CPU condition (new, pulled, or refurbished) with us before ordering if CPU condition is important for your use case. The motherboard and RAM are listed as new.

Power supply requirement: A minimum 500W power supply from a reputable brand is required. The Xeon E5-2666 V3 has a 135W TDP; combined platform power draw (motherboard, RAM, storage, GPU) will typically require 400–600W depending on configuration. Do not use unbranded or low-quality PSUs with this platform.

Bundle Contents

• 1 × MACHINIST MR9A PRO X99 motherboard (ATX form factor)
• 1 × Intel Xeon E5-2666 V3 processor (used/refurbished — see disclosure above)
• 1 × 8GB DDR4 2666MHz RAM stick
• 1 × I/O shield
• 1 × CPU cooling bracket/backplate
• 1 × SATA cable
• CPU cooler not included — LGA2011-3 compatible cooler required; the E5-2666 V3’s 135W TDP requires a capable cooler

Xeon E5-2666 V3 CPU Specifications

• Architecture: Intel Haswell-EP
• Socket: LGA2011-3
• Cores / Threads: 10 cores / 20 threads
• Base clock: 2.9GHz
• Boost clock: Up to 3.5GHz
• TDP: 135W
• Memory support: Quad-channel DDR4

MACHINIST MR9A PRO Motherboard Specifications

• Chipset: Intel X99
• Socket: LGA2011-3
• Form factor: ATX
• Memory slots: 4 × DDR4 (quad-channel), up to 128GB (4 × 32GB)
• Storage: M.2 slot (NVMe/PCIe — confirm NVMe vs SATA M.2 support with us for your specific board revision); SATA ports included
• Expansion: Multiple PCI-E slots
• Networking: Gigabit LAN
• USB: Multiple USB ports (USB 3.0 and USB 2.0)
• Rear I/O: I/O shield included

Compatible Use Cases

• Budget workstation builds for rendering, 3D modelling, and video editing
• Virtualisation and home lab servers (Proxmox, VMware, TrueNAS)
• Multi-threaded productivity and compiling workloads
• NAS (network-attached storage) builds
• PC gaming on a budget HEDT platform (note: gaming performance is core-clock dependent; the E5 V3’s 2.9–3.5GHz clocks are lower than modern gaming CPUs)

Important Compatibility Notes

• PSU: 500W minimum from a reputable brand
• CPU cooler: Not included; LGA2011-3 socket; 135W TDP cooler required
• Memory: Quad-channel DDR4; use matched pairs or sets of 4 for full quad-channel operation; consult your motherboard’s QVL (qualified vendor list) for tested memory compatibility
• OS: Compatible with Windows 10, Windows 11, and major Linux distributions
• GPU: No integrated graphics; a discrete GPU is required for display output