BUILD 6 x 4TB build + is using four unbuffered ECC modules a bad idea?

[gotu]

Hi all,

I am new to this site and close to getting a FreeNAS config with 6 x 4TB in RAID-Z2. This should be the central storage for my music collection, images, videos and the like. I also want to use Plex and soon I will be building a separate HTPC. The hardware I picked out for the server is as follows:

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3
MB: Supermicro X10SL7-F
RAM: 4 x Kingston ValueRAM 8GB, DDR3-1600, CL11, ECC (KVR16E11/8)
HDD: 7 x HGST Deskstar 7K4000 4TB, SATA 6Gb/s (HDS724040ALE640) => one as cold spare
PSU: be quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 550W
Chassis: An Intel SC5299UP + hot swap drive bay for 6 drives my brother still has lying around at work.
USV: Eaton Ellipse ECO 650 DIN USB

Seems pretty decent to me. Any objections or am I good to order?

Second question:
According to this link, using more than two unbuffered DIMMs, even with ECC, is a bad idea as it puts more stress on the memory controller. Ok, the latter part makes sense, but shouldn't the config run without trouble with 32GB RAM? I do not want to be limited to 16GB or two modules, respectively.

Thanks a lot!

 

[jgreco]

Nothing to worry about with 32GB.

 

[cyberjock]

Yes. It technically stresses your memory controller, just like driving 75 on the freeway stresses your car more than doing 15. Your car(and your computer) should be capable of handling it without a problem. If its not, then you shouldn't be buying it(and companies shouldn't be selling it). Supermicro definitely works just fine for you and will give you years of smiles.

I wouldn't have gone with 7200RPM drives unless you need that extra IOPS. The extra heat is often difficult to remove and also means higher power usage. For home use, I never recommend 7200RPM drives. You'll fight to keep those drives cool, almost to the exclusion of everything else unless you put it in a very cold basement.

 

[panz]

Nothing to worry about with 32GB.

Is Kingston ValueRAM different from the server grade one?

 

[Z300M]

Hi all,

I am new to this site and close to getting a FreeNAS config with 6 x 4TB in RAID-Z2. This should be the central storage for my music collection, images, videos and the like. I also want to use Plex and soon I will be building a separate HTPC. The hardware I picked out for the server is as follows:

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3
MB: Supermicro X10SL7-F
RAM: 4 x Kingston ValueRAM 8GB, DDR3-1600, CL11, ECC (KVR16E11/8)
HDD: 7 x HGST Deskstar 7K4000 4TB, SATA 6Gb/s (HDS724040ALE640) => one as cold spare
PSU: be quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 550W
Chassis: An Intel SC5299UP + hot swap drive bay for 6 drives my brother still has lying around at work.
USV: Eaton Ellipse ECO 650 DIN USB

Seems pretty decent to me. Any objections or am I good to order?

Second question:
According to this link, using more than two unbuffered DIMMs, even with ECC, is a bad idea as it puts more stress on the memory controller. Ok, the latter part makes sense, but shouldn't the config run without trouble with 32GB RAM? I do not want to be limited to 16GB or two modules, respectively.

Thanks a lot!

The last time I checked, the Kingston "Server Premium" RAM is only a very little more expensive than the one you've chosen:

http://www.kingston.com/us/memory/search?DeviceType=7&Mfr=SMI&Line=X10SL7-F&Model=84337

 

[panz]

I mean, different in quality :)

 

[indy]

I ordered the Server Premier one because it was cheaper than the regular (and actually available).
Only difference should be that you get Bom with the Ram.