Not a complete newbie but seeking advice

[randymc]

So here are the specs of my old system (I know far from ideal) but it's what I started with.

ASRock B250 Pro4-IB
Intel Core i7-7700K
4 x 16 GB G.Skill RipJaws ddr4 2400 RAM
2 TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD NVMe M.2 SSD via SABRENT NVMe M.2 SSD to PCIe X16/X8/X4 Card with Aluminum Heat Sink (EC-PCIE)
6 x 14 TB WD140EDFZ hard drives

I have the opportunity to buy:
Supermicro x11-sfz-f for $180

Was wanting to see recommendations as to if that's a good idea and where to head from there. I assume replace ram with ecc. And a smaller SSD for boot drive and use the 2GB for app drive. I welcome all advice!

Thanks, looking forward to everyone's opinion

 

[randymc]

Also, my goals. Store my media library. Run plex, sonare, qbittorrent, sabnzbd, nextcloud, radarr. I will be sharing my plexibraey with 2 remote users.

 

[Ericloewe]

You'd also need a new CPU for ECC support.

Supermicro x11-sfz-f for $180

That doesn't look like any Supermicro model. Do you mean the X11SCZ-F? If so, it's a bit of a poor choice for a NAS server, especially since it only has five SATA ports. Plus, it's not compatible with your CPU at all (yes, it's an artificial limitation created by Intel).

A used X11SSM-F would likely be a better choice.

 

[randymc]

You'd also need a new CPU for ECC support.

That doesn't look like any Supermicro model. Do you mean the X11SCZ-F? If so, it's a bit of a poor choice for a NAS server, especially since it only has five SATA ports. Plus, it's not compatible with your CPU at all (yes, it's an artificial limitation created by Intel).

A used X11SSM-F would likely be a better choice.

Yes, going to correct that now. Thanks for the info on the CPU.

 

[randymc]

So here are the specs of my old system (I know far from ideal) but it's what I started with.

ASRock B250 Pro4-IB
Intel Core i7-7700K
4 x 16 GB G.Skill RipJaws ddr4 2400 RAM
2 TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD NVMe M.2 SSD via SABRENT NVMe M.2 SSD to PCIe X16/X8/X4 Card with Aluminum Heat Sink (EC-PCIE)
6 x 14 TB WD140EDFZ hard drives

I have the opportunity to buy:
Supermicro x11-sfz-f for $180

Was wanting to see recommendations as to if that's a good idea and where to head from there. I assume replace ram with ecc. And a smaller SSD for boot drive and use the 2GB for app drive. I welcome all advice!

Thanks, looking forward to everyone's opinion

Make that x11-scz-f that I have the option to purchase.

 

[randymc]

A used X11SSM-F would likely be a better choice.

What do you think about X11SSW-F?

 

[Ericloewe]

That one's a proprietary form factor, unless you have a Supermicro rackmount chassis the experience is likely to not be pleasant.

 

[randymc]

Thanks so much, learning valuable information!

 

[randymc]

What bout a xeon 1220 processor? Thoughts?

 

[Fleshmauler]

I could be wrong, but since the xeon 1220 supports ddr3, not ddr4 - wouldn't it not be compatible with any of the motherboards listed here? This is without actually looking at any sockets, so feel free to call me out on this.

Might be easier to give us your budget as it seems you're tempted to replace the motherboard, cpu, and ram. Might be faster for everyone to just look up something that is bets bang for the buck with that consideration than try to guess work individual componants 1 at a time.