Multipurpose unraid build. a sanity check

# The Intro
Hello, I am planning a server build to replace old equipment I am currently utilizing. This will be my first experience with Unraid so I am hoping to receive confirmations or corrections of my understanding of the software. The starting point of this build is the Intel 9900k, currently on sale at Microcenter right now. 

 

# The Use Cases
1. NAS
2. Homelab VMs & Containers
3. Gaming VM

 

# The Build  

Parts were (primarily) selected based on:
- Availability at microcenter to facility a one-stop-shop
- Cost to performance ratio
- Features
- Ability to accomplish goals
- Wiggle room for upgrades or adjustments 

 

# The Parts
|Component   |Product    |Price   |

|  CPU  |   Intel Core i9-9900K  |  440 |  
|  CPU Cooler  |   Noctua NH-D15  |  115  |  
|  Motherboard  |   Asus PRIME Z390-A  |  cpubundle  |  
|  Memory  |   Ripjaws V 64GB(4x16) 3200CL16   |  225  |  
|  Storage  |  (1x) Samsung 860 Evo 500GB SATA  |  65 |  
|  Storage  |  (1x) Samsung 860 Evo 1TB SATA  |  104  |  
|  Storage  |  (3x) 12TB Shucked WD Elements  |  on-hand  |  
|  Video Card  |   980 Ti  (placeholder)  |  on-hand  |  
|  Case  |   Cooler Master NR600  |  70  |  
|  Power Supply  |   EVGA BQ 650 W  |  80  |  
|  Other  |  Intel Pro 1000 PT  |  on-hand   |

 

# The Drive Configuration
|Quantity |    Size|    Details|     Purpose|
|  1  |   12TB  |   Shucked WD Elements   |   Parity   |
|  2  |  12TB  |  Shucked WD Elements  |  Array |
|  1  |   500GB   |   860 EVO SATA  |  Cache  |
|  1  |  1TB  |  860 EVO SATA  |  Unassigned for VM+Containers  |

 

# The PCIe & SATA Configuration
Confirmation on my PCIe lane assignment would be appreciated. Please see the extra section for reference material  
|  Slot  |  Lanes  |  Device  |

  |  PCIEX16_1  |  8       |  970ti  |  
  |  PCIEX16_2  |  8(4)  |  Intel Pro 1000 PT  |  
  |  PCIEX16_3  |  0      |  ---   |  
  |  M.2_1  |  4  |  970 Evo  |  
  |  M.2_2  |  0  |  n/a  |  
  |  SATA6G_1  |  n/a  |  Shucked WD Elements  |  
  |  SATA6G_2  |  n/a  |  Shucked WD Elements  |  
  |  SATA6G_3  |  n/a  |  Shucked WD Elements  |  
  |  SATA6G_4  |  n/a  |  860 EVO 1tb  |  

  |  SATA6G_5  |  n/a  |  860 EVO 500gb  |  

 

# The Extras
This is some of the supplemental information and quick references I gathered to help make my decisions
## Mobo Manual
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1151/PRIME_Z390-A/E15017_PRIME_Z390-A_UM_V2_WEB.pdf

 

## Mobo Chipset Block Diagram

 

## Mobo Expansion Slot and Storage documentation
 

## Mobo Layout

Edited October 18, 20205 yr by spooky
formatting; parts update