{"product_id":"the-obsidian-core-jieshuo-x99-jsd4-motherboard","title":"The Obsidian Core | JIESHUO X99-JSD4 Gaming Motherboard — LGA2011-3, Dual-Channel DDR4","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Foundation Decides the Build.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every custom PC is an argument about priorities — GPU, CPU, cooling, storage. But the motherboard is the argument's referee, and a weak referee lets the match fall apart. The JIESHUO X99-JSD4 is built on the LGA2011-3 socket, welcoming Intel Xeon E5 v3\/v4 processors — the workstation-grade silicon that powered data centers before trickling down to the enthusiast community. This board does not pretend to compete with Z790 chipset luxury; it competes on raw value-per-dollar for builders who understand that a Xeon E5-2680 with 12 cores and 24 threads at under $30 is the single greatest compute bargain in PC hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X99 chipset provides 40 PCIe 3.0 lanes — enough to run a dedicated GPU at x16, an NVMe drive at x4, and still have lanes left for capture cards, 10GbE NICs, or additional storage controllers. Dual-channel DDR4 support across four DIMM slots allows up to 64GB of ECC or non-ECC memory, making this board equally at home in a budget gaming rig, a home-lab virtualization server running Proxmox, or a rendering node chewing through Blender frames overnight. The M.2 NVMe slot delivers 32Gbps throughput, eliminating the SATA bottleneck for boot drives and active project storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJIESHUO's board design emphasizes practical connectivity: USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 rear I\/O, gigabit Ethernet, HD audio with optical S\/PDIF output, and full-sized PCIe slots with reinforced locking mechanisms. The VRM cooling is passive but adequately heatsinked for sustained Xeon workloads. This is not a motherboard that ships with RGB headers and a companion app — it ships with everything required to build a stable, powerful machine and nothing that adds cost without adding performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery great build starts with a motherboard that knows its role: silent, stable, invisible when it works, catastrophic when it fails. The Obsidian Core chooses to be invisible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-features\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e✦ LGA2011-3 socket — supports Intel Xeon E5 v3\/v4 and Core i7 Extreme processors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e✦ Intel X99 chipset with 40 PCIe 3.0 lanes — multi-GPU and NVMe bandwidth without compromises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e✦ Quad DDR4 DIMM slots, dual-channel, up to 64GB — supports both ECC and non-ECC memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e✦ M.2 NVMe slot (PCIe 3.0 x4, 32Gbps) — boot drives that saturate the interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e✦ Full-size PCIe x16 slot with reinforced lock + PCIe x4 expansion slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e✦ Gigabit Ethernet (Realtek RTL8111) + HD Audio (Realtek ALC662) with optical S\/PDIF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e✦ USB 3.0 x4 rear + USB 2.0 x4 rear + front panel USB 3.0 header\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e✦ SATA 3.0 x4 ports — RAID 0\/1\/5\/10 support via chipset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChipset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intel X99 Express\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSocket:\u003c\/strong\u003e LGA2011-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCPU Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intel Xeon E5 v3\/v4, Core i7-5000\/6000 series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemory:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4x DDR4 DIMM, Dual-Channel, max 64GB, 2133\/2400MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1x PCIe 3.0 x16, 1x PCIe 3.0 x4, 1x M.2 NVMe (PCIe 3.0 x4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4x SATA 3.0 (6Gbps), 1x M.2 2280 (NVMe 32Gbps)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Realtek ALC662, 5.1 Channel HD Audio, Optical S\/PDIF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Realtek RTL8111 Gigabit Ethernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear I\/O:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4x USB 3.0, 4x USB 2.0, PS\/2, Gigabit LAN, Audio jacks, S\/PDIF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e ATX (30.5cm x 22.0cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-applications\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication Scenarios\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X99-JSD4 serves three distinct builder communities with equal competence. Budget gaming builders pair it with a $20-$30 Xeon E5-2680 v4 (14 cores, 28 threads, 2.4GHz base \/ 3.3GHz boost) and a used GTX 1080 or RTX 2060 for a sub-$400 gaming rig that handles 1080p ultra settings and light streaming. Home-lab enthusiasts deploy it as a Proxmox virtualization host running multiple VMs and Docker containers, leveraging the quad-DIMM ECC memory support and 40 PCIe lanes for a NAS+HTPC+firewall combo build. Freelance 3D artists and video editors use it as a dedicated render node — set up a headless Blender or DaVinci Resolve render server that crunches frames overnight on cheap Xeon silicon while the main workstation stays free for creative work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this motherboard come with the CPU included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Some bundles include a pre-installed Xeon E5-2680 v4 processor. Please check the variant selection to confirm which bundle you are purchasing. The CPU-only variant ships with the processor installed in the socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will a standard ATX power supply work with this board?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes, the X99-JSD4 uses a standard 24-pin ATX power connector and an 8-pin EPS CPU power connector. Any modern ATX power supply is compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it support NVMe boot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes, the M.2 slot supports NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 drives as the primary boot device. You can install Windows 10\/11 or Linux directly to an NVMe drive without any BIOS modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is ECC memory required or optional?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: ECC memory is optional. The board supports both ECC Registered (RDIMM) and standard non-ECC DDR4 modules. For server or virtualization workloads, ECC is recommended. For gaming, non-ECC is perfectly fine and often cheaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What GPU compatibility should I expect?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The PCIe 3.0 x16 slot is electrically x16, so any modern GPU from an RTX 4090 to an entry-level card will work. PCIe 3.0 bandwidth is sufficient for all current-generation GPUs with negligible performance reduction compared to PCIe 4.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-gallery\" style=\"margin-top:30px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Sf8e912509bab4ef6a575d172db3809f2y_b058a21b-509b-4016-b469-b09c4d660244.webp?v=1783124945\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin:8px 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S5b9e223529fb49c1b609c82aa33b5821K_e4d6bc02-f165-45af-bdc8-080fe6cd9cf7.webp?v=1783124945\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin:8px 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S6ab1ee2b5cff481b9bf12e9cd73e1df6I_7a2a102b-768c-4555-9bfe-e84856b56e58.webp?v=1783124945\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin:8px 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Sd9be9e52219d46e2b0714d8e325f74f2L_0c479b15-daec-40fe-98bf-b65d76000e77.webp?v=1783124945\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin:8px 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S9c2693e6f8a9446d828582f9e15ba42dH_b9a4141a-6cd2-4618-b954-fedfa481b419.webp?v=1783124945\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin:8px 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Sc9b85ea63a084eec9d6d837ee9c4c5d1S_2e744e2c-24d3-4d15-bbca-4d12882ab5c4.webp?v=1783124944\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin:8px 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Sf67de09cdb7045a38e03b010b87dfd13S_3df076e0-caaf-4853-be1a-f077963586e4.webp?v=1783124944\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin:8px 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S2a454abbfabf4f9ea69200a836fdf6c0c_76a86aee-048f-449e-8294-97d80d8f4866.webp?v=1783124945\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin:8px 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S423dc81288a341cc9b3ab6994bcf3c10j_3a648051-aad8-4db0-b121-bcc001732f06.webp?v=1783124945\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin:8px 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S88114364dbf2432ab0fe0cb3c779fe23k_8a6c86e6-8b13-4ced-85ab-323396ddf67b.webp?v=1783124945\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin:8px 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S1bf0f03a577a4a7a900926fc0cbbd5f1p_7631e36b-e238-4af8-9c2c-08d42bab2f3f.webp?v=1783124945\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin:8px 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S580bfd34b79a4cbf8e3ad719b4ec197dY_8d32c611-f9c4-44aa-b746-8a7ec7a35196.webp?v=1783124944\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin:8px 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S8de52269076642b98042d86b1045a696P_d6e264c1-ea62-4008-b102-228d414cc426.webp?v=1783124944\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin:8px 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"The Obsidian Core | JIESHUO X99-JSD4 Gaming Motherboard — LGA2011-3, Dual-Channel DDR4\",\n  \"description\": \"JIESHUO X99-JSD4 Gaming Motherboard — LGA2011-3 socket with Intel Xeon E5 support, quad DDR4 DIMMs, M.2 NVMe, dual-channel, 40 PCIe 3.0 lanes.\",\n  \"sku\": \"OBSIDIAN-X99-JSD4\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Sf8e912509bab4ef6a575d172db3809f2y_b058a21b-509b-4016-b469-b09c4d660244.webp?v=1783124945\",\n  \"brand\": {\"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"JIESHUO\"},\n  \"offers\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n    \"price\": \"436.03\",\n    \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n    \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/eastsupplier.com\/products\/the-obsidian-core-jieshuo-x99-jsd4-motherboard\"\n  }\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"EastSupplier Platform","offers":[{"title":"Brazil \/ Motherboard+CPU","offer_id":50517082570975,"sku":"1005011552070869-Brazil-Motherboard+CPU","price":167.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Sf8e912509bab4ef6a575d172db3809f2y_b058a21b-509b-4016-b469-b09c4d660244.webp?v=1783124945","url":"https:\/\/eastsupplier.com\/de\/products\/the-obsidian-core-jieshuo-x99-jsd4-motherboard","provider":"EastSupplier Platform","version":"1.0","type":"link"}