BUILD X10SLM+-F Build

[Ryan Kowalewski]

Hi all,

Having spent some time reading through the hardware forum I have put together the following build to upgrade my current FreeNAS box and would love to hear your opinions.

Board:
Supermicro X10SLM+-F (http://www.newegg.com/global/uk/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813182823)
As I already have an I3-4130 in my current setup I would like to re-use it with this board.

CPU:
Intel Core I3-4130 (http://ark.intel.com/products/77480/Intel-Core-i3-4130-Processor-3M-Cache-3_40-GHz)
As explained above I have this in my current setup and would like to re-use it to save some cash!

Memory:
Crucial CT2KIT102472BD160B 16GB kit (8GBx2) DDR3 PC3-12800 Unbuffered ECC 1.35V 1024Meg x 72 (http://uk.crucial.com/gbr/en/ct2kit102472bd160b)
After reading the RAM recommendations for LGA 1150 I believe this 2x8GB kit should be ok but please correct me if I am mistaken.

HDDs:
2 x WD 3TB Green Desktop Drive (http://www.ebuyer.com/260668-wd-3tb-green-desktop-drive-wd30ezrx)
I am looking to purchase 2 additional 3TB drives to use with my existing 3TB Toshiba (see below)

1 x Toshiba 3TB DT Series Hard Drive (http://www.ebuyer.com/461603-toshiba-3tb-dt-series-hard-drive-retail-box-pa4293e-1hn0)
As explained I already own this HDD and it is currently in my FreeNAS setup

Case:
CoolerMaster K280 (http://www.scan.co.uk/products/cooler-master-k-280-black-mid-tower-performance-case-w-o-psu)
I already own this case and it can take up to 7 drives which is more than enough for my needs at this time and also leaves me with space to expand in the future if neccessary.

PSU:
Corsair CXM 500W Hybrid Modular Power Supply (http://www.scan.co.uk/products/500w-corsair-cxm-builder-series-hybrid-modular-80-plus-bronze-1x120mm-atx-psu)
Again I already own this PSU and it should be fine for my requirements.

This is my first post in this awesome forum so if I have missed anything out please let me know and I will correct it ASAP.

Thanks!

 

[Ericloewe]

Board:
Supermicro X10SLM+-F (http://www.newegg.com/global/uk/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813182823)
As I already have an I3-4130 in my current setup I would like to re-use it with this board.

CPU:
Intel Core I3-4130 (http://ark.intel.com/products/77480/Intel-Core-i3-4130-Processor-3M-Cache-3_40-GHz)
As explained above I have this in my current setup and would like to re-use it to save some cash!

Memory:
Crucial CT2KIT102472BD160B 16GB kit (8GBx2) DDR3 PC3-12800 Unbuffered ECC 1.35V 1024Meg x 72 (http://uk.crucial.com/gbr/en/ct2kit102472bd160b)
After reading the RAM recommendations for LGA 1150 I believe this 2x8GB kit should be ok but please correct me if I am mistaken.

Nothing wrong here.

HDDs:
2 x WD 3TB Green Desktop Drive (http://www.ebuyer.com/260668-wd-3tb-green-desktop-drive-wd30ezrx)
I am looking to purchase 2 additional 3TB drives to use with my existing 3TB Toshiba (see below)

1 x Toshiba 3TB DT Series Hard Drive (http://www.ebuyer.com/461603-toshiba-3tb-dt-series-hard-drive-retail-box-pa4293e-1hn0)
As explained I already own this HDD and it is currently in my FreeNAS setup

Consider RAIDZ2. It can save you many headaches in nasty situations and is just generally safer.

PSU:
Corsair CXM 500W Hybrid Modular Power Supply (http://www.scan.co.uk/products/500w-corsair-cxm-builder-series-hybrid-modular-80-plus-bronze-1x120mm-atx-psu)
Again I already own this PSU and it should be fine for my requirements.

It'll work. Haven't had very good luck with low-end Corsairs, though. For the future, consider a Seasonic G-450 or G-500.

 

[Ryan Kowalewski]

Nothing wrong here.


Consider RAIDZ2. It can save you many headaches in nasty situations and is just generally safer.


It'll work. Haven't had very good luck with low-end Corsairs, though. For the future, consider a Seasonic G-450 or G-500.

Thanks so much for your feedback. I'm glad I'm on the right track.

Regarding RAIDZ2, given that I'm on a bit of a budget would you say that you would favour smaller drives in a RAIDZ2 (eg 4 x 1TB) or should stick with my original plan of RAIDZ 3 x 3TB?