BUILD Many Thanks to all who contribute to the Stickies!

[technoholic]

After building only desktops for the past 20 years or so, I started down the same path for my FreeNAS upgrade and fortunately that effort came to an abrupt end. Thankfully, I came to my senses and started doing my homework before jumping in with both feet. With a lot of help from the generous donations of time and expertise by distinguished authors of this group, my current direction (with 4 WD red drives already owned) looks like this:
Also using a WD Raptor 36GB for boot device. It was laying around collecting dust so it will be put to use instead of a USB stick. Holler at me if I am about to do something stupid here!

SUPERMICRO MBD-X10SLH-F-O uATX Server Motherboard LGA 1150 Intel C226 DDR3 1600
Item #: N82E16813182822
Standard Return Policy
$207.99
1
Intel Xeon E3-1220V3 Haswell 3.1GHz LGA 1150 80W Server Processor BX80646E31220V3
Item #: N82E16819116907
Replacement Only Return Policy
$204.99
1
CyberPower CP1000AVRLCD 1000 VA 600 Watts UPS
Item #: N82E16842102082
Standard Return Policy
$109.95
1
Cooler Master Hyper TX3 - CPU Cooler with 3 Direct Contact Heatpipes
Item #: N82E16835103064
Standard Return Policy
$20.99
1
Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM ECC Unbuffered DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Server Memory Model CT2KIT102472BA160B
Item #: N82E16820148669
Standard Return Policy
$124.99

 

[technoholic]

Adding a
SeaSonic S12G S12G-550

to the build. Considering using a USB stick for the boot device instead of the WD Raptor. Any operational advantages or disadvantages?

 

[Ericloewe]

SeaSonic S12G S12G-550

See if you can get a Seasonic G-550 instead (no S12).

Considering using a USB stick for the boot device instead of the WD Raptor.

More power-efficient, achingly slow. It's doable, but go have a three course meal while the system updates.

 

[technoholic]

Tried to catch the PSU order but too late. Do I have a problem?

 

[jgreco]

Tried to catch the PSU order but too late. Do I have a problem?

Naw, I don't think so. I believe the differences are mostly superficial.

 

[Jailer]

Tried to catch the PSU order but too late. Do I have a problem?

Ericloewe's response was more of a suggestion to save you a little coin on an equally good PSU. If you already ordered it I wouldn't sweat it.

 

[Ericloewe]

Ericloewe's response was more of a suggestion to save you a little coin on an equally good PSU. If you already ordered it I wouldn't sweat it.

Actually, the G-Series is slightly better (and more expensive) than the S12Gs. S12G will work, so it's not a real problem.

 

[technoholic]

Thanks for looking out for me. While I think about it, the only item that couldn't be RMAd from my first misguided attempt, is the CPU. If anyone has a use for a boxed Intel core i5-4590 quad core Haswell, I would let it go cheap.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116991

 

[technoholic]

Ups just dropped off a stack of goodies, time to get to work!

 

[Darren Myers]

Ups just dropped off a stack of goodies, time to get to work!

Build pics are a requirement :P its like pc/server porn, and cable porn is good too

 

[technoholic]

Up and running burn in. Assembly was straightforward, the chassis is an Antec 302, not the quietest case but provides plenty of ventilation. I can add two more fans and two more drives if necessary. Currently running 5 fans. Drives are cool to the touch running heavy workload.