Hi guys,

 

This is my first post, but I've been reading though alot of posts on this forum to get an idea of what I want to do for an unRAID server, so before I hit the BUY button, I would like to ask for some advice/criticism on my build.

 

 

Purpose:

Backup Server

Media Server

Sabnzbd/SickBeard/CouchPotato

Gonna Start with 3 drives and then expand to 12 servers in the future.

 

Build:

[uSB] Lexar JumpDrive FireFly 4 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive LJDFF4GBASBNA (White) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0027VT6P0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

[RAM]Kingston ValueRAM 4 GB Kit (2x2 GB Modules) 1333MHz PC3-1066 DDR3 DIMM Desktop Memory KVR1333D3N9K2/4G http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019MEIOM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

[Motherboard]Biostar A880G+ MATX Motherboard http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040JHGD6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&m=AN8LN2YPKS7DF

[Hotswap Bay] 4 Bay SATA(I or II)/SAS Hot Swap Module http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003977WFW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&m=ATAV5SZ5JVR3C

[CPU]AMD Sempron 145 Processor (SDX145HBGMBOX) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040BPHJO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&m=A33Y0YQUZ2NYD5

[CASE]AZZA Helios 910 CSAZ-910 Mid-Tower Case (Black) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002RS4HVQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

[PSU]Corsair Builder Series CX600 600 watt 80 Plus Certified Power Supply Compatible with Intel and AMD Platforms ATX 700 CMPSU-600CXV2 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004W2T2UQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

[CABLES]SATA Data Cable (2pk.) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001O4EPHA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?ie=UTF8&m=A25CE0R7NUAYCW

 

To put the USB key inside the case:StarTech USB A to USB Motherboard 4-Pin Header F/F 2.0 Cable, 6" (USBMBADAPT) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IV6S9S/ref=ox_sc_act_title_9?ie=UTF8&m=A1ZXWJYIISJIMI

 

[HardDrive]Western Digital Caviar Green 2 TB Desktop Hard Drive WD20EARX http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VFJ9MK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_10?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Mobo at newegg has an opened box for $41.99 free shipping http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138283R'>http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138283R

 

Or brand new for $59.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138283

 

I've got the same case Azza Helios 910, and I wish I had selected a case WITHOUT a side fan.  It puts more dust inside the case.  This guys is selling the same case brand new free shipping for $50.00

 

http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=15392.0

 

I recommend buying the cables from monoprice.com cheaper.