BUILD Build Components Review Request

[Shutter]

Hello Everyone

I've got a planned build parts list below and was hoping someone could take a quick look at it to be sure I'm not making any obvious mistakes on my first build. This will be a home server used primarily for photo storage, media archives, incoming backup data from other machines, etc. Should never be used by more than a couple people at a time.

I'm planning to use 6 3TB drives in RAIDZ2. I will not be using encryption.

Case: NZXT Source 210 S210-001
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146075

PSU: Antec BP550 Plus 550W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016
PSU: SeaSonic SSR-450RM 450W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151124

Motherboard: SUPERMICRO MBD-X9SCL-F-O
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813182251
Motherboard: SUPERMICRO MBD-X10SLM-F-O uATX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813182820

RAM: Kingston 8GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM ECC Unbuffered DDR3 1600 (probably 2x for 16GB total)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820239370
RAM: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM ECC Unbuffered DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148770

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 Haswell
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117374

Storage medium: 6x WD Red 3TB NAS
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008JJLW4M/?tag=ozlp-20

Any tips/suggestions/warnings would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Edit 7/29: Updated with new proposed parts

 

[DrKK]

whoops.

Sir, the X9SCL, if memory serves is a socket 1155. The G3258 is a socket 1150.

no?

 

[DrKK]

whoops.

Sir, the X9SCL, if memory serves is a socket 1155. The G3258 is a socket 1150.

no?

Yes I have just confirmed this. I suggest you get an X10SLM, and use that CPU.


Also, just so you know, you will get at least one obligatory "Hey, that is not a Seasonic PSU!!!!". Anytime anyone uses non-Seasonic PSU's, someone will complain. It's up to you to decide if you care.

Also, might I suggest that you ditch that ugly-ass case, and get this remarkably awesome case that is currently 30% off? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112300 You'll thank me later. That's money well spent.

 

[Ericloewe]

Also, just so you know, you will get at least one obligatory "Hey, that is not a Seasonic PSU!!!!". Anytime anyone uses non-Seasonic PSU's, someone will complain. It's up to you to decide if you care.

PSU: Antec BP550 Plus 550W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016

I'll complain, but not because it's not Seasonic. I'll complain because it's overpriced, inefficient (80 Plus Gold should really be the standard these days) and probably an older design.

Standard recommendation is a Seasonic G-550, but feel free to suggest something else for the forum's opinion.

 

[diedrichg]

Also, might I suggest that you ditch that ugly-ass case, and get this remarkably awesome case that is currently 30% off? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112300 You'll thank me later. That's money well spent.

1. They linked the wrong case in the OP. The link takes you to the NZXT Phantom and they chose the Source 210 which is a nice box.
2. For the love of God, NO! never ever use the LianLi V354 for a server!!! I have it and it's a TERRIBLE server case. I only have it because I'm recycling it from a previous HTPC build - my next box will be a Define R4 or R5. The entire drive cage must be removed to swap out just one drive, there is no quick release mechanism! Second, to get the side panel off you must unscrew eight tiny screws! It looks beautiful (I have the brushed aluminum) but it's not practical for a server.

 

[DrKK]

1. They linked the wrong case in the OP. The link takes you to the NZXT Phantom and they chose the Source 210 which is a nice box.
2. For the love of God, NO! never ever use the LianLi V354 for a server!!! I have it and it's a TERRIBLE server case. I only have it because I'm recycling it from a previous HTPC build - my next box will be a Define R4 or R5. The entire drive cage must be removed to swap out just one drive, there is no quick release mechanism! Second, to get the side panel off you must unscrew eight tiny screws! It's a major pain in the ass. It looks beautiful (I have the brushed aluminum) but it's not practical for a server.

Sir, anything that's beautiful will always be a pain in the butt. This applies throughout life.

 

[DrKK]

I'll complain, but not because it's not Seasonic. I'll complain because it's overpriced, inefficient (80 Plus Gold should really be the standard these days) and probably an older design.

Standard recommendation is a Seasonic G-550, but feel free to suggest something else for the forum's opinion.

The Antec PSU he picked seems a very very odd choice. It's old, it's expensive, it's overpowered, it's inefficient. I wonder if the OP is getting advice from his awesome friend who says that Antec is T3h b3st l33tsauce PSU.

:)

In any case, at this price point, OP, you can get a much better power supply, and should do so.

 

[Robert Trevellyan]

Kingston has acquired a less than stellar reputation in this forum lately, so sourcing your RAM elsewhere (e.g. Crucial) might be a good idea.

 

[DrKK]

You know, after saving the OP from buying the wrong motherboard for his CPU, you'd think he might have gotten back to us with some words of thanks and what his plan would now be...?

 

[Ericloewe]

You know, after saving the OP from buying the wrong motherboard for his CPU, you'd think he might have gotten back to us with some words of thanks and what his plan would now be...?

One observation I've made is that people who ask for help in this forum are disproportionately likely to be leaving on vacation/work for a week or more right after asking.

Maybe it's just some psychological effect, but I've always found it rather unusual.

 

[Shutter]

Thanks everyone! Haven't yet finalized a revised parts list, but I will be posting one (and likely a few additional questions) soon.

 

[Shutter]

Sir, the X9SCL, if memory serves is a socket 1155. The G3258 is a socket 1150.

Yes I have just confirmed this. I suggest you get an X10SLM, and use that CPU.

Oops. Thanks for catching that. I owe you a gyro. X10SLM it is.

Also, just so you know, you will get at least one obligatory "Hey, that is not a Seasonic PSU!!!!". Anytime anyone uses non-Seasonic PSU's, someone will complain. It's up to you to decide if you care.

The Antec PSU he picked seems a very very odd choice. It's old, it's expensive, it's overpowered, it's inefficient. I wonder if the OP is getting advice from his awesome friend who says that Antec is T3h b3st l33tsauce PSU.

The Antec PSU was picked pretty much at random after a couple minutes of skimming through Newegg ratings. I’m not at all attached to it.

I'll complain, but not because it's not Seasonic. I'll complain because it's overpriced, inefficient (80 Plus Gold should really be the standard these days) and probably an older design.

Standard recommendation is a Seasonic G-550, but feel free to suggest something else for the forum's opinion.

Alright, how about a SeaSonic 450? If there are any issues with that, I’ll happily go with your recommendation of the G-550, but it seems like I shouldn’t need that much power, right?

Also, might I suggest that you ditch that ugly-ass case, and get this remarkably awesome case that is currently 30% off? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112300 You'll thank me later. That's money well spent.

1. They linked the wrong case in the OP. The link takes you to the NZXT Phantom and they chose the Source 210 which is a nice box.

DrKK, your suggested case is beautiful, but I think I’m going to stick with my original plan on this one. The machine’s going to sit where I’ll never see it, so looks don’t matter to me.

Kingston has acquired a less than stellar reputation in this forum lately, so sourcing your RAM elsewhere (e.g. Crucial) might be a good idea.

How about Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM ECC Unbuffered DDR3 1600?

 

[DrKK]

Much better, sir.

 

[DrKK]

Much better, sir.

Also, I do like gyros. Where do you propose the aforementioned gyro be obtained?

 

[DrKK]

Also one more thing. The G3258 will not POST on this board with the original version 1.0 BIOS. Now, 98% of people buying this board straight from Newegg are getting the new BIOS and everything is cool. But, just a heads up...you can't update the BIOS without a CPU that works...in the very unlikely chance that you get an older board.

 

[Ericloewe]

Also one more thing. The G3258 will not POST on this board with the original version 1.0 BIOS. Now, 98% of people buying this board straight from Newegg are getting the new BIOS and everything is cool. But, just a heads up...you can't update the BIOS without a CPU that works...in the very unlikely chance that you get an older board.

Well, you can, but Supermicro gets 20 bucks. :p

 

[Shutter]

Alright, one more (hopefully final) question. I realized that the processor I had selected only supported DDR3 1333 memory, while the motherboard only supported DDR3 1600 and the RAM I picked was DDR3 1600 at 1.35 V. So I've revised my processor to the G3450 Haswell Dual-Core 3.4GHz LGA 1150 53W BX80646G3450, which supports "DDR3 and DDR3L 1333/1600 at 1.5V". Am I correct in thinking that since ARK specifies DDR3L I'm alright with 1.35 V memory? Or do I need to switch to 1.5 V RAM?

 

[DrKK]

nonononnoono.

The X10 series motherboard will support 1333 or 1600 no problem. It will support DDR3 and DDR3L no problem. I use DDR3L 1333 on mine. If the CPU won't support 1600 and you put in 1600 RAM? No problem, it'll run it at 1333. etc., none of these are a problem.

You were fine with the RAM you had and the CPU you had. Any pentium, and appropriate DDR3/DDR3L UDIMM ECC that we've been discussing will be just fine. Trust me.

 

[Shutter]

Thanks for the help, everyone. Parts are now on their way. DrKK, your gyro offer is redeemable from Monday to Friday at your local lunch gyro bar, when available.

 

[DrKK]

Excellent. I shall await the next opportunity for Hellenistic comestibles.