Want to verify first server build

[sebdhaese]

Hi, 

I'm building my first server and want to run it with unraid, but would first like to check if the build makes sense.

 

CPU: TR 2920X 12 cores 3.5ghz-4.3ghz

MOBO: Gigabyte X399 Designare EX

GPU: 2x Gigabyte GV-N710D5-2GIL

RAM: 64gb (8x8gb)

SSD: 2x 2tb M.2 Corsair MP510

HDD: 6x 8tb WD Red Pro

 

I want to use it for two Windows Pro virtualisations (one running Unifi Controller and Unifi Video with 8 cameras), storage/back up server, Plex server and Steam cache server. The two gpus are for the two virtualisations. The ssds are for cache pool. Two hdds are for parity. The hdds I am planning to run on sata3 ports on the motherboard. (or should I run them on pcie card?)

 

Is there stuff that I should improve, overkill, tips?

 

[Squid]

19 minutes ago, sebdhaese said:

overkill

No such thing when it comes to running VMs and Plex

 

19 minutes ago, sebdhaese said:

(or should I run them on pcie card?)

 

Leave them on the motherboard.  No point in adding extra complexity until the storage requirements demand it.

 

Only thing I do whenever building systems is to always make sure that the memory (and configuration) is listed on the motherboard's QVL list.  Minimizes problems that way.