FreeNas server hardware, tell me what you think.

[area1509]

I think this should run FreeNas 8 with the ZFS file system.
If you have any input i would appreciate it as I am new to this.
Thanks A.J.
O BTW this is all on newegg
HITACHI Deskstar 7K1000.C 0F10383 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822145304

StarTech 1 Port PCI Express IDE Controller Adapter Card
Item #: N82E16815158084

Kingston 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model KVR1066D3K2/4GR
Item #: N82E16820134786

MSI PH61A-P35 (B3) LGA 1155 Intel H61 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
Item #: N82E16813130609

Intel Pentium G620 Sandy Bridge 2.6GHz LGA 1155 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor BX80623G620
Item #: N82E16819116399

 

[zoo]

I am assuming this is for a home server build...that said....

First, what sort of ZFS configuration do you wish to run?

Second, I think you should pick up the 8GB of G.SKILL memory for $44.99. link

Beyond that, I'm not sure why you need the IDE controller card, but if you're planning on running the OS off a physical IDE drive (flash or otherwise), it's not worth it. Just get a 4GB usb drive from BB for 5.99.

CPU/Boardwise, I went with an AMD X2 250, and an ASUS M4A78LT-M. They are cheaper than the intel stuff you picked out and I don't think you'll notice a performance difference but YMMV.

 

[area1509]

Thank you for your input, yes I was thinking of running Freenas off of the IDE but the USB option seems better.
Yes it is a home server as far as the ZFS config (just dink around with it and see which works better)

 

[ctantra]

DDR3 is very very cheap now, go at least 8GB for ZFS using Freenas v8. BTW, how many terabytes are you gonna put in the box?