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So after seeing this build I decided I'd like to use this case. I've really wanted a Lian Li q26 for a while, but I think I'm content with this case. Also, given that expanding a vdev is not possible, I kind of want this to last me... foreverish, and I'm going crazy with the number of drives.
There a few drive related things that I'm a bit undecided on that I'd love some feedback on (the "undecided" components of the build). I'm also putting off any SLOG / L2ARC SSDs for the future if I see a big need for them. If you think I could benefit from using some kind of SSD cache, given my use cases please comment. Thanks!
Here's some of my use cases:
I've found a combo deal on newegg for x11SSH-F-O + 1240v5, so I went with that. I also Bought a Lian Li A76 case, as that fits my desires to have a 12 HDD drive case with decent airflow and low noise. Plus it was available to purchase, unlike many of the cases I was looking at.
I'm currently considering whether to go with a 650 or a 750 PSU, and then I'll buy that and an HBA. I'm also going to hold off on a 10gig network card for a while, and then when I get to the point where I'm editing video I may upgrade.
Here's the build (edited a few times):
So after seeing this build I decided I'd like to use this case. I've really wanted a Lian Li q26 for a while, but I think I'm content with this case. Also, given that expanding a vdev is not possible, I kind of want this to last me... foreverish, and I'm going crazy with the number of drives.
There a few drive related things that I'm a bit undecided on that I'd love some feedback on (the "undecided" components of the build). I'm also putting off any SLOG / L2ARC SSDs for the future if I see a big need for them. If you think I could benefit from using some kind of SSD cache, given my use cases please comment. Thanks!
Here's some of my use cases:
- Plex (up to 2ish users, 1 local, 1+ internet)
- Nvidia Shadowplay gameplay recordings on separate desktop writing straight this NAS build
- Editing personal audio / video media projects via separate local desktop
I've found a combo deal on newegg for x11SSH-F-O + 1240v5, so I went with that. I also Bought a Lian Li A76 case, as that fits my desires to have a 12 HDD drive case with decent airflow and low noise. Plus it was available to purchase, unlike many of the cases I was looking at.
I'm currently considering whether to go with a 650 or a 750 PSU, and then I'll buy that and an HBA. I'm also going to hold off on a 10gig network card for a while, and then when I get to the point where I'm editing video I may upgrade.
Here's the build (edited a few times):
- CASE: Lian Li A76
- CPU: E3-1240 v5
- MOBO: Supermicro X11SSH-F-O
- RAM: Crucial 2x16GB DDR4-2133 Unbuffered ECC
- HDDs: 12x6TB WD Red
- PSU: Seasonic FOCUS Plus Gold 750W (undecided)
- HBA: SAS9211-8I (undecided)
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