Hi all, 

 

So I'm looking into building a UnRaid server, hopefully in the next 6-12 months. My primary use would be for a Plex server. I'm a Mac guy though at times might want to run a Windows VM to run certain software. I'm not a big gamer but wouldn't mind the ability to run some game emulators for nostalgia. I'd like to eventually build this out to be 100TB+ but I'll work towards that. My thinking is that I will have most every movie or tv show I'd like to watch (mostly above 7.0 rating on IMDB). I might let some friends use the server but it at the moment wouldn't be more than 3 or so people. I have a 4k TV so being able to have 4k content would be awesome though obviously it would take time to acquire. That said I'd like the ability to from a processor stand point. 

 

As for the basis of the server, I based most of it off this build guide https://forums.serverbuilds.net/t/guide-anniversary-2-0-snafu-server-needs-a-friggin-upgrade/1075. That said I didn't quite like the tower case options so I picked a different case. Also for whatever reason in PC PartPicker the motherboard wouldn't carry over so I pasted it in. Part of me wonders if I'm ok using that motherboard or if I should instead have only 1 processor and have my next build in the future be a rack build with dual processors. The drives I picked as I will upgrade them later, that said I'm cool with buying used drives or shucking drives. The price shown I expect to be slightly lower as I'd be buying stuff on eBay. Retail price of this build would far exceed $1k. Don't mind saving some money going used on stuff. Other cases I'd consider would be the Fractal Design R7 XL as well. Any suggestions, comments, etc appreciated.  

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2670 2.6 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($45.00) 
CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2670 2.6 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($50.00) 
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Freezer i11 74 CFM CPU Cooler 

Motherboard: Supermicro X9SRA ATX LGA2011 Motherboard
Memory: Samsung 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) Registered DDR4-2133 Memory  ($50.00) 
Memory: Samsung 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) Registered DDR4-2133 Memory  ($50.00) 
Storage: SanDisk SSD PLUS 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($90.00) 
Storage: Western Digital Red 10 TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($175.00) 
Storage: Hitachi HGST Ultrastar 4 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.00) 
Storage: Hitachi HGST Ultrastar 4 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.00) 
Storage: Hitachi HGST Ultrastar 4 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.00) 
Storage: Hitachi HGST Ultrastar 4 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.00) 
Storage: Hitachi HGST Ultrastar 4 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.00) 
Storage: Hitachi HGST Ultrastar 4 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.00) 
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case  ($150.00) 
Case Fan: ARCTIC P12 PWM PST(5-pack) 56.3 CFM 120 mm Fans 
Total: $880.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-03-29 16:24 EDT-0400

DDR4 memory is not compatible with your CPU/Motherboard. You'll need to go with DDR3.

I noticed you used Parametric selection for the motherboard. PPP compatibility check doesn't work with parametric selection so that probably is why you missed the DDR3 problem.

How's this change? 

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2630L V2 2.4 GHz 6-Core OEM/Tray Processor  ($30.00) 
CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2630L V2 2.4 GHz 6-Core OEM/Tray Processor  ($30.00) 
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Freezer 12 CPU Cooler  ($28.00) 
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Freezer 12 CPU Cooler  ($28.00) 
Motherboard: Supermicro X9DRL-3F ATX Dual-CPU LGA2011 Motherboard  ($330.00) 
Memory: Samsung 32 GB (1 x 32 GB) Registered DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.00) 
Storage: SanDisk SSD PLUS 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($90.00) 
Storage: Western Digital Red 10 TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($175.00) 
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($125.00) 
Total: $905.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-03-30 10:08 EDT-0400

48 minutes ago, jrd680 said:

Memory: Samsung 32 GB (1 x 32 GB) Registered DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.00) 

if you use both CPU, you need at least one ram module per cpu. recommended config is two modules per cpu. 

6 hours ago, uldise said:

if you use both CPU, you need at least one ram module per cpu. recommended config is two modules per cpu. 

Ok sounds good, so 2 16gb sticks that's fine. 

Would there be benefit to going towards a Motherboard and RAM combo that's DDR4? I'm thinking for the possibility of long term longevity. Thoughts? 

8 hours ago, jrd680 said:

Thoughts?

Yes, if you can afford them. your CPU price in your list(E5-2630L) looks unreal to me. if you go newer generation route, you must change CPU too for more modern one - that mean more expensive too..

8 hours ago, uldise said:

your CPU price in your list(E5-2630L) looks unreal to me.

eBay used for CPU is your friend. That's what they go for. As for moving to DDR4, I think I'll hold off for now and maybe plan that for the future at another time.