Getting Ready to Pull the Trigger on New Hardware

[Raze]

So this is my first foray into non-consumer grade hardware. I'm pretty nervous about it. I've spent days reading, researching and debating builds. I found myself looking at some 'good deals for cheap hardware' and then backing away from the ledge and reluctantly coming to the conclusion that its probably for the best that I pay a premium on some decent hardware.

Below is what I've assembled to purchase (prices are in CAD). I'm looking just a motherboard, CPU and Ram. I have a beefy processor (I've noticed many others with i3s) because I want to future proof myself for allowing Plex to transcode 4K x265 media and the passmark on this CPU is pretty much the minimum. However the cost of this is quickly getting away on me and perhaps an i3-7100 (like this) would be best with an upgrade later (it would save me about $150 CAD).

I'm pretty sure the motherboard and the CPU are a match from looking at the Supermicro site. However the description of the motherboard leaves much to be desired as it only reference v5's and only states "Memory: 4x 288pin DDR4-2133/ 1866/ 1600 DIMM Slots, ECC". The Supermicro site obviously says v6/v5 and 2400mhz memory. It's also strange that the image of the motherboard above (which is the same images used on the Supermicro site) doesn't show the aux CPU power connector. I had to look at the manual and it appears its under the yellow thing (sticker?) at the top right of the ram slots.

I'm also nervous about memory compatibility having read some horror stories. I took the part (M391A2K43BB1-CRC) right from the Supermicro website and searched on newegg, so there should be compatibility....? Are there any cheaper options like the type recommended from crucial (CT16G4WFD8266)?

Any indication that I'm on the right track here would be comforting!

Thanks in advance for your help and support!

Cheers,

~Raze

 

[Inxsible]

Have you considered buying used gear off of ebay ?

 

[Newfoundland.Republic]

Have you considered buying used gear off of ebay ?

As @Inxsible notes - check eBay for used servers. UXS (UniXSurplus) has some good FreeNAS-ready servers - see https://www.ebay.ca/str/unixsurpluscom/FREENAS/_i.html?_storecat=22824014010

I see you use Canadian pricing so I assume you are in Canada (as am I) - the shipping will be a little steep :-(

 

[dc_carguy]

Here you go CPU Connector

This Ram works

My very modest First attempt at FreeNas
The Mb $50 ebay + $80 Socket replacement
I3-7100 Ebay $90
Ram 16 Gigs ebay$??
3xWD red pro 6tb refurbs-tested as new ebay

DC:)

 

[Raze]

Pulled the trigger on:

Supermicro X11SSM-F-O
Xeon E3-1230v6
Kingston KSM26ED8

So far, everything is running smooooth.

:)