First UnRaid Build Help for Plex and Maybe a Windows VM

[jrd680]

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

[Parigot]

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

[testdasi]

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.

[jrd680]

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

[uldise]

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. 

[jrd680]

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. 

[jrd680]

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? 

[uldise]

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..

[jrd680]

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.