halo3addict
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Hello!
This is myfirst second time designing a FreeNAS box. Now that I've had some time to research and save, I'd like to have another go at this. Currently, I have data stored on a few external/desktop HDDs and I can't see that being a viable option for the near future.
My main goals are:
CPU
Xeon E3-1240 v6 3.7GHz NewEgg $300Passmark: ~10K; I have some H.265 10bit movies, not sure how this CPU would handle them
SuperMicro X11SSM-F Newegg $220
Crucial 16GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM Ebay $130RAM is quite hard to find it seems, and expensive! Haven't decided if to get 2x16GB or 1x16GB for now and upgrade later
All things told, between $1800-2k for the entire unit.
Am I missing anything?
Constructive feedback? Suggestions?
Do you think the cooling will be sufficient?
Other suggestions for hard drives? Or cheaper RAM?
Any help much appreciated!
This is my
My main goals are:
- File server: Central place for all my important files, photos, music, etc (2 users currently)
- Plex server: 2-4 1080p streams at any one time
- Transmission
- VMs: This isn't important right now, but would like to start playing with them eventually.
CPU
Xeon E5-2670 v2 @2.5GHz 10core/20threads ~$130
Passmark: ~15000
MotherBoardSuperMicro X9SRL-F ~$220 Ebay
RAMSamsung 64GB (4x16GB) ECC RDIMM M393B2G70DB0-CMA $108 Ebay
Boot DrivesKingsont A400 120GB $20x2 = $40 NewEgg
These are cheap I think I will get two in mirror
CASEFractal Design R5 $130 Newegg
Not much to say, it has 6 bays plus two for my SSDs
PSUCorsair HX1000W 80+ PLATINUM $0
Yes, it's overkill, but I already own it
DRIVES(WD Red OR Seagate EXOS) 6x6TB 6x8TB in RAIDZ2 = 17.18TB 22.91TB usable ~1300
Is there any reason not to go with Seagate Exos? About the same price with longer warranty, also faster RPMs
All things told, between $1800-2k for the entire unit.
Am I missing anything?
Constructive feedback? Suggestions?
Do you think the cooling will be sufficient?
Other suggestions for hard drives? Or cheaper RAM?
Any help much appreciated!
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