February 9, 201115 yr AZZA Helios 910 Black Japanese SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Item #: N82E16811517007 ASUS M4A785-M AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 785G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard Item #: N82E16813131595 BIOSTAR A760G M2+ 2 COOLER MASTER STB-3T4-E3-GP 4-in-3 Device Module Hardisk Cage Item #: N82E16817993002 CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 CMPSU-430CX 430W ATX12V Active PFC Power Supply Item #: N82E16817139017 Kingston 2GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) Desktop Memory Model KVR1066D3/2GR Item #: N82E16820134785 Kingston 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory Model KVR800D2N6/2G AMD Sempron 140 Sargas 2.7GHz Socket AM3 45W Single-Core Processor SDX140HBGQBOX Item #: N82E16819103698 SUPERMICRO AOC-SASLP-MV8 PCI Express x4 Low Profile SAS SAS RAID Controller Item #: N82E16816101358 Patriot Signature 2 GB USB 2.0 Portable Flash Drive PSF2GUSB Getting all parts from amazon as there is no tax and free shipping for me, except for the Supermicro SATA card. Much thanks to Rajahal for helping suggestions and links for the parts! or was also thinking of this Case = Cooler Master RC-310-OWR460 Motherboard = ASUS M4A78LT-M LE CPU = AMD ADX640WFGMBOX RAM Patriot Memory PSD34G1333K
February 9, 201115 yr check your motherboard specs. I have the ASUS M4A785-M and it takes DDR2 RAM not DDR3 the M4A785T-M supports DDR3. LE editions are usually very scaled down versions that you may find lacking key features for a few bucks less.
February 9, 201115 yr If you go with the M4A785-M, do be sure to test out the SASLP-MV8 thoroughly, I believe Raj had some major headaches with the PCI Express on that board. Possibly bad luck, possibly an issue with the board design. I'm running the same motherboard and it's working great, but I haven't had to expand beyond the onboard SATA connections yet. For memory I used Kingston 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory Model KVR800D2N6/2G As for the the M4A78LT-M LE, avoid it. There is a compatibility issue with the Atheros NIC on that board so you'll have to get a PCI NIC until unRAID can support it in a later build.
February 9, 201115 yr Author Rilles: Thanks for the heads up on the RAM. Rich: I will avoid the ASUS M4A78LT-M LE. Now are you saying that the SASLP-MV8 or is it the MB that was causing Raj problems?
February 9, 201115 yr Found the related thread and it doesn't look promising. He was very thorough in testing two motherboards, and the SASLP was confirmed good in another system. In the end he returned the board. There are some indications that it could be a video conflict or that the SASLP may not play nice with that system. Either way, if you're looking for a painless build and you do need the expansion beyond the 6 onboard SATA connections, you might have to do some homework to find another board.
February 9, 201115 yr Author Found the related thread and it doesn't look promising. He was very thorough in testing two motherboards, and the SASLP was confirmed good in another system. In the end he returned the board. There are some indications that it could be a video conflict or that the SASLP may not play nice with that system. Either way, if you're looking for a painless build and you do need the expansion beyond the 6 onboard SATA connections, you might have to do some homework to find another board. I will look into changing the card. Thanks for the link to the thread.
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