kernalzero
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- Apr 26, 2018
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So I've run this through PCPartPicker and a friend who has a FreeNAS box already running but I wanted some final verification before I take the plunge. Budget is $2k. Use cases: Plex server (4-5 streams simultaneously max, regular load 2), TimeMachine back up for 2 Macs, general file server, NextCloud/OwnCloud, 3-4 VMs (windows 10 and a few linux flavors). I'm expecting this build to last roughly 10 years and expect a couple drive failures along the way.
Linked Database with URLs
Build:
A few acknowledgements: mirrored SSDs for the OS is overkill, so is 120GB but the price between the SSD and a 16GB DOM is basically nothing. 650w PSU is probably slightly oversized but gives me room to grow.
Questions:
Thanks for your feedback.
Linked Database with URLs
Build:
- SuperMicro X11SSM-F
- Intel Xeon E3-1225 V5
- Crucial 16GB MTA18ASF2G72AZ-2G1A1 ECC x2 (32GB total)
- WD Red 4TB x6 (24TB total, RAID-Z2 14.04TB)
- Mirrored PNY 120GB SSDs x2 (I couldn't find cheaper, smaller drives to run OS)
- Fractal Node 804
- SeaSonic 650 (Gold)
- Eaton 5S700LCD UPS
A few acknowledgements: mirrored SSDs for the OS is overkill, so is 120GB but the price between the SSD and a 16GB DOM is basically nothing. 650w PSU is probably slightly oversized but gives me room to grow.
Questions:
- Should I drop down to 16GB of DDR4 and invest the extra $$ on a stronger Xeon or is 32GB appropriate for my use cases?
- I think I'd prefer a V6 Xeon but don't want to risk getting a mobo without an updated firmware - this sounds like a pain in the ass as I would need a V5 to update firmware. Is this a real concern - it feels like one?
- Any other suggestions for the build?
Thanks for your feedback.