Looking to build new "big" system

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Currently have a Supermicro x7sbe (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813182142&cm_re=x7sbe-_-13-182-142-_-Product) with a quad core processor and two pci-x sata cards. currently 22 hard drive system (with parity and cache)

 

the processor seems to be going out (machine freezes after a couple of minutes even while in the bios menu) and i have been thinking about upgrading anyways to eliminate some of the computers i have laying around the house.

 

i would like to have a couple of virtual machines.

 

1- plex server

2 - sabnzdb, sickbeard, etc

3 - simple mac (web browsing, facetime, skype, nothing intensive)

 

the 6 core x5670 can be had for about $150 a piece or so on ebay right now so i was thinking of doing a Dual 1366 motherboard. i am not up to date on the vm stuff yet, but i am going to get my unraid back up and working and would like something that will be able to handle multiple machines in the same case.

 

thank you for any help

[Frank1940]

 

...  the processor seems to be going out (machine freezes after a couple of minutes even while in the bios menu)    ....

 

 

Have a quick check of the CPU cooling fan and its heat sink.  This sounds like you might have a fan that is not running. 

 

If this is the case, you can still proceed with the CPU replacement but be prepared to order a new CPU cooler when you do.

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i have removed the CPU and cooling fan, replaced the paste and reinstalled them both. it is still doing the same thing. i do think that i might have got paste on the processor itself (underside). after the machine kept freezing i took it apart again and noticed paste on the copper pads of the processor and the post of the socket. i cleaned them both off, but i think the damage may already have been too much.

 

as i don't know much about vm yet i was wondering if someone could tell me what i should be looking for in order to make sure i get the correct motherboard in order to have everything ready for when the time comes to start making virtual machines