can anybody recommend a mini ITX mobo here in the uk?

 

I need 6 onboard SATA ports without needing an external NIC. Trying to keep cost down, all the ones I have found so far seem to have the Realtek RTL8111E which as i understand is not compatible with Unraid?

I cant see any incompatibilities but does anybody know if this will work? It ticks all my boxes, low power consumption, built in CPU so no messing around to get it in the case , 6x sata ports and mini itx form.

 

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/zotac-m880gitx-a-e-amd-880g-amd-turion-ii-neo-k625-pci-e-(x1)-ddr3-800-sata-6gb-s-raid-mitx

 

I have search and searched but can't find out what NIC it has onboard. Does anybody know what it is?

 

Also does anybody know if the PCIe is only for graphics or can it be used for an external NIC if needed?

 

8111e..http://www.zotacusa.com/amd-turion-ii-k625-radeon-4200-mini-itx-m880gitx-a-e.html

 

and

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/intel-gigabit-pro-1000ct-pcie-desktop-adapter-oem-version

 

 

 

Cheers. As it happens, I was going to use that card if it was an onboard realtek.

 

Just out of interest how did you find out where is says about the NIC? I cant seem to see it on the manufacturers page.

I had to go to the downloads page from the link.

 

I originally had the download link in my reply, but thought maybe you would not like a driver download.

If you are looking for miniITX with 6 SATA ports in UK - take a good look here:

 

http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=11585.0

 

The whole system (capable of 5 x 3.5" plus one 2.5" HD) will cost you less than the motherboard you chose already. Unfortunately for us it is UK only deal...

You will gets goodies (low power high efficiency PSU, ECC memory) unavailable if you decide to go DIY path.

The answer is "Get a HP Micro Server". Now, what's the question? 

The answer is "Get a HP Micro Server". Now, what's the question? 

I thought the answer was "42"