BitCollider
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I want to build a FreeNAS machine mostly for media storage (Blu-ray, DVD, and music rips) and running Plex. I'll also use the machine as the CrashPlan backup target for two computers (in addition to backing up to CrashPlan's cloud). I'll run CrashPlan in a jail or possibly VM in order to back up the files stored exclusively on this machine. Low power consumption is important to me, but noise isn't. I'd like advice on the build I've put together. Are the components reasonable, am I overspending, and do I have a decent evolution path?
For Plex, the machine will regularly have only one simultaneous user transcoding 1080p. It might rarely have two simultaneous users--if that happens, one would be a Samsung TV running the Plex app and the other would be an Android or iPad client.
I have really debated between the X10 and X11 because of the 1150 and 1151 socket. In the end, I felt like I didn't need the features Skylake would offer, but it pains me a little to choose an "outdated" socket type--so please correct me if I'm making a bad choice.
The power supply is currently slightly on sale from NewEgg, but I could spend more if a SeaSonic (or something) is enough better to justify the cost.
I plan to run four 4TB hard drives initially, in a mirror configuration. I chose mirror because swapping out two hard drives when I'm ready to upgrade seems much more reasonable than swapping out four. I think this exposes me to more risk than RAIDZ2 (only guaranteed to survive one hard drive failure), but the risk doesn't seem especially higher given how much faster it is to resilver a mirror than a degraded RAIDZ2. (I'm open to feedback saying this is bad thinking.)
I selected these hard drives (4TB, 7200 RPM) because they seem to have a good track record and are (currently) $10 cheaper than 4TB WD Red drives. I'm pretty sure the increased speed (7200 RPM vs 5400 RPM) isn't actually useful in a FreeNAS machine. I'm considering dropping two of them to reduce my costs. I think I can get by on 3-ish TB for now.
Finally, the processor I picked is fairly cheap because I don't think my needs are very significant. Is it good enough, or should I spend a little more?
Am I missing anything? Should I buy extra fans for the case?
This build is rather costlier than I was hoping for when I started. Am I overspending?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($71.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Supermicro X10SL7-F Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($211.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar NAS 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($140.00)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar NAS 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($140.00)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar NAS 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($140.00)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar NAS 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($140.00)
Case: Fractal Design Define Mini MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
UPS: CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD UPS (Purchased For $0.00)
Other: FreeNAS
Total: $1093.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-12 15:26 EDT-0400
For Plex, the machine will regularly have only one simultaneous user transcoding 1080p. It might rarely have two simultaneous users--if that happens, one would be a Samsung TV running the Plex app and the other would be an Android or iPad client.
I have really debated between the X10 and X11 because of the 1150 and 1151 socket. In the end, I felt like I didn't need the features Skylake would offer, but it pains me a little to choose an "outdated" socket type--so please correct me if I'm making a bad choice.
The power supply is currently slightly on sale from NewEgg, but I could spend more if a SeaSonic (or something) is enough better to justify the cost.
I plan to run four 4TB hard drives initially, in a mirror configuration. I chose mirror because swapping out two hard drives when I'm ready to upgrade seems much more reasonable than swapping out four. I think this exposes me to more risk than RAIDZ2 (only guaranteed to survive one hard drive failure), but the risk doesn't seem especially higher given how much faster it is to resilver a mirror than a degraded RAIDZ2. (I'm open to feedback saying this is bad thinking.)
I selected these hard drives (4TB, 7200 RPM) because they seem to have a good track record and are (currently) $10 cheaper than 4TB WD Red drives. I'm pretty sure the increased speed (7200 RPM vs 5400 RPM) isn't actually useful in a FreeNAS machine. I'm considering dropping two of them to reduce my costs. I think I can get by on 3-ish TB for now.
Finally, the processor I picked is fairly cheap because I don't think my needs are very significant. Is it good enough, or should I spend a little more?
Am I missing anything? Should I buy extra fans for the case?
This build is rather costlier than I was hoping for when I started. Am I overspending?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($71.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Supermicro X10SL7-F Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($211.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar NAS 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($140.00)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar NAS 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($140.00)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar NAS 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($140.00)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar NAS 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($140.00)
Case: Fractal Design Define Mini MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
UPS: CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD UPS (Purchased For $0.00)
Other: FreeNAS
Total: $1093.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-12 15:26 EDT-0400
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