j_walk
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Hello,
I am planning my first build starting with 4 12TB Seagate EXOS drives. I am going to use the Silverstone CS381 case as I already have it. I will be mainly using it for archiving video and audio files but will also plan to use it for other tasks including a light Windows 10 VM and occasionally host a Minecraft server from it.
The Hardware selection I have made is below:
Case: Silverstone CS381 (I already have the case)
CPU: Intel Xeon E-2136
Motherboard: AsRock Rack E3C242D4U2-2T Micro ATX Server Motherboard (Chose it for the built in 10gbe. Case only supports up to Micro ATX Motherboards)
RAM: 2x Crucial 32GB DDR4-2666 UDIMM CT32G4DFD8266 (The exact listing is here: https://www.devicedeal.com.au/crucial-32gb-ddr4-2666-udimm)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9I Low Profile CPU Cooler
Power supply: Seasonic 650W Focus SGX 80+ Gold Power Supply
Boot SSD: 2x Kingston SSDNow A400 120GB 2.5" SSD
Storage Drives: 4x Seagate ST12000NM001G 12TB 3.5" EXOS 512E SATA DRIVE (Plan to add 4 more down the line)
The main concerns I have with my hardware selection are:
1. RAM compatibility. I tried to find something from the motherboard's memory QVL but couldn't find anything for a reasonable price, should I be concerned?
2. Should I get a HBA card now? I know I will need one when I get more drives but is it worth getting one now? I plan to use the Silverstone CPS05-RE cable that allows me to plug in 4 Sata plugs into the motherboard and an SFF-8643 connector to plug into the backplane on the case. But would it be better to use a HBA card and use an SFF-8643 to SFF-8643 cable? and if so, where are good places to try track one down in Australia? I had a look on eBay and they are mostly coming from China, can I trust them?
3. The CPU has a TDP of 80W and the Noctua NH-L9I is rated upto 65W. The case only has 57mm clearance for the CPU cooler and needs an additional 10mm if the cooler has a top-down airflow. Will the Noctua NH-L9I be ok? What about an AIO or should I stay away from them? What other options should I look into?
Any help and advice you can offer will be appreciated.
I am planning my first build starting with 4 12TB Seagate EXOS drives. I am going to use the Silverstone CS381 case as I already have it. I will be mainly using it for archiving video and audio files but will also plan to use it for other tasks including a light Windows 10 VM and occasionally host a Minecraft server from it.
The Hardware selection I have made is below:
Case: Silverstone CS381 (I already have the case)
CPU: Intel Xeon E-2136
Motherboard: AsRock Rack E3C242D4U2-2T Micro ATX Server Motherboard (Chose it for the built in 10gbe. Case only supports up to Micro ATX Motherboards)
RAM: 2x Crucial 32GB DDR4-2666 UDIMM CT32G4DFD8266 (The exact listing is here: https://www.devicedeal.com.au/crucial-32gb-ddr4-2666-udimm)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9I Low Profile CPU Cooler
Power supply: Seasonic 650W Focus SGX 80+ Gold Power Supply
Boot SSD: 2x Kingston SSDNow A400 120GB 2.5" SSD
Storage Drives: 4x Seagate ST12000NM001G 12TB 3.5" EXOS 512E SATA DRIVE (Plan to add 4 more down the line)
The main concerns I have with my hardware selection are:
1. RAM compatibility. I tried to find something from the motherboard's memory QVL but couldn't find anything for a reasonable price, should I be concerned?
2. Should I get a HBA card now? I know I will need one when I get more drives but is it worth getting one now? I plan to use the Silverstone CPS05-RE cable that allows me to plug in 4 Sata plugs into the motherboard and an SFF-8643 connector to plug into the backplane on the case. But would it be better to use a HBA card and use an SFF-8643 to SFF-8643 cable? and if so, where are good places to try track one down in Australia? I had a look on eBay and they are mostly coming from China, can I trust them?
3. The CPU has a TDP of 80W and the Noctua NH-L9I is rated upto 65W. The case only has 57mm clearance for the CPU cooler and needs an additional 10mm if the cooler has a top-down airflow. Will the Noctua NH-L9I be ok? What about an AIO or should I stay away from them? What other options should I look into?
Any help and advice you can offer will be appreciated.