Hi all,
First time poster but I've spent a long time reading the countless helpful posts in these forums so I hope this post will only require a confirmation from the pros rather than advice.
I'm looking to build a home FreeNAS server for backups from multiple computers and streaming of media to a few devices. I regularly backup critical data so I'm leaning towards a RAIDz1 as I'm willing to take the risk of only one drive failing.
I'm going for as affordable as possible without skimping on quality, so I've chosen the following:
Motherboard - Supermicro MBD-X9SCL-F-O - Link
CPU - Intel Pentium G2020 Ivy Bridge 2.9GHz - Link - Since I won't be using AES-NI this is the cheapest CPU that supports ECC that I could find. Fast enough for CIFS by all reports.
Memory - Kingston 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 ECC Unbuffered Server Memory Model KVR1333D3E9SK2/16G - Link
PSU - SeaSonic M12II 620 Bronze 620W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS 12V V2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply (is 620W overkill for a system like this?) - Link
Storage - 5 x WD Reds in RAIDz1
Case - Fractal Design Define Mini Black Micro ATX Silent PC Computer Case w/ 2 x 120mm fans - Link
UPS - Not 100% sure on the UPS but I'm considering an APC RS800 800VA (discontinued but still available in my country) - Link
If anyone could let me know if this looks like a good shopping list I'd greatly appreciate it.
Thanks to all for the helpful posts throughout the forums. Very informative for a n00b like me!
First time poster but I've spent a long time reading the countless helpful posts in these forums so I hope this post will only require a confirmation from the pros rather than advice.
I'm looking to build a home FreeNAS server for backups from multiple computers and streaming of media to a few devices. I regularly backup critical data so I'm leaning towards a RAIDz1 as I'm willing to take the risk of only one drive failing.
I'm going for as affordable as possible without skimping on quality, so I've chosen the following:
Motherboard - Supermicro MBD-X9SCL-F-O - Link
CPU - Intel Pentium G2020 Ivy Bridge 2.9GHz - Link - Since I won't be using AES-NI this is the cheapest CPU that supports ECC that I could find. Fast enough for CIFS by all reports.
Memory - Kingston 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 ECC Unbuffered Server Memory Model KVR1333D3E9SK2/16G - Link
PSU - SeaSonic M12II 620 Bronze 620W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS 12V V2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply (is 620W overkill for a system like this?) - Link
Storage - 5 x WD Reds in RAIDz1
Case - Fractal Design Define Mini Black Micro ATX Silent PC Computer Case w/ 2 x 120mm fans - Link
UPS - Not 100% sure on the UPS but I'm considering an APC RS800 800VA (discontinued but still available in my country) - Link
If anyone could let me know if this looks like a good shopping list I'd greatly appreciate it.
Thanks to all for the helpful posts throughout the forums. Very informative for a n00b like me!