waraich

Thanks for the help guys, I have decided to go with dual xeon x5560 as I am able to get a pair of them for around $260. I am ware they are a few generations old but i think they are still quite powerful and i can use them for other tasks later on if need be. I am just struggling to find a good dual socket lga 1366 except for the evga sr-2, which however is out of stock. I am also going grab some 16gb ecc ram and get a decently efficient power-supply. If think i am making the wrong decision, please let me know.

Ahh thanks for the heads up, i was not expecting the switch to be loud. So what did you replace it with?

Thanks, that really clears it up and thank you for the advice

Thanks for the advice, I don't have any 10GBe device or at least I have no device with a 10GBe port. if you don't mind could you help me out with what you mean by backbone in this context. You can point to a link where I can read up about it you prefer instead of me making you do all the research.

Thank for reply, I will probably end up going with motherboard recommend but there is something awesome about running a dual xeon system. Also, I will have plex media plugin as well as the owncloud plugin installed. I will be port forwarding for the owncloud so would still be powerful enough.

I will probably end up going with the motherboard you recommended. I was wondering what kind of performance your getting on you server and also how expensive is it to run?

Thanks again for the very detailed reply, What would be your ideal freenas hardware? You say they are inefficient but I are they still powerful enough for running a server also isn't it odd that they are made for server use yet still are very inefficient. Also, for link aggregation should go with the switch that I have listed and if you don't mind telling me what's the advantages of a switch of this grade? Again thank you for help so far you have cleared a lot up for me.

Thanks for the detail reply, The motherboard that you recommended is more expensive then the dual xeon and the dual socket motherboard, so would you still recommend it? Also i will be running the owncloud plugin and several other plugins, so do you still believe the motherboard is powerful enough ? Thanks for the reply, There are 5 computers that will be connected via gigabit Ethernet and i will be running the owncloud plugin as well as several other freenas plugins.

I am thinking of building a freenas server however i am running in to some trouble choosing the right parts, I currently have the following parts: i5-3540 120Gb SSD (using as cache) 2 x 2tb western digital green drives (I am aware that there no ideal for 24/7 operations) intel PRO/1000 MT Gigabit Dual Port Server Adapter PCIZ PCI-X NIC Network Card 16 GB DDR3 Ram (not ECC) besides from the stuff I currently have I am considering to get the following: 2 x intel xeon quad core E5450 (depends on whether i will be more effective to use this instead of i5-4570) Dell powerconnect 5324 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet fully managed switch (can obtain one for fairly cheap) Intel motherboard BB5000XALR ( i will get this if i go for the dual xeon) intel z79 board (for the i5, if i decide to go down that route) Power supply ( if anyone could recommendation on a efficient power supply) Raid card (if needed) So i have a few questions: 1)i was wondering would it be better to go for dual xeon instead of the i5 as i can use the i5 for another build and as xeon processors are designed for server use? 2)If i using an ZFS file system should i out more two drives in raid and if so could you recommend a decently priced raid card? 3)I was watching linus`s home server video and he talked about something called link aggregation so i was wondering someone could shed some light on that matter? 4) I don't have error-correcting memory (ECC), would it make a massive difference to use standard ddr3 ram that i already have.

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Thanks but unfortunately i live in the uk, so calling that number would be expensive. however i did get a reply from OCZ saying: Your RMA return Address is: TSB Supply Chain Ltd c/o OCZ Technology Group OCZ RMA Dept. Unit A, Stafford Park 2 Telford, Shropshire TF3 3AR UK The original OCZ product has to arrive at our warehouse within 30 days after the RMA number is issued. If you return a SSD: Please return the SSD only, accessories like 3.5" mounting bracket will not be replaced. If you return a RAM kit: Please return the whole kit, OCZ is unable to replace single modules. If you return a PSU: Please include all cables. Clearly write your RMA number on the package using a black marker. Any packages received without an RMA number clearly visible on the outside of the package will be rejected. Please include a copy of this RMA information sheet inside your package. Please include a copy of your original receipt if possible. Secure the product by using at least two inches of bubble wrap or foam. OCZ recommends shipping using a traceable courier, such as FedEx or UPS. OCZ will not be responsible for lost RMA packages. Please be advised that OCZ will not cover the charges for your shipment to our facility. Do not lose your RMA number! We will not be able to track your RMA status without it. You may verify and track your RMA at: http://rma.ocztechnology.com/rmalookup.aspx If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us. For RMA status, please contact the RMA Department.

Unfortunately, can't seem to find any number for ocz. But I have contacted them via there support ticket.

I did, but i am not sure if i will actually be able to get the receipt.

Wouldn't i be asked for proof of purchase?

I have an OCZ vector which i believe has died out on me just 3 months after receiving it brand new as a gift. My computer isn't able to recognize it in any of the sata ports that are on my motherboard, i have even tried using one of my other systems, but it still isn't recognized within the bios and it does not allow me to boot solely of it either. I am not sure what i can do about it as i don't have the receipt neither does the person who bought it as a gift for me. Also, i have already have had several problems with my OCZ vector, like before it died i had to re-install windows several times as i used to get blue screen of death after a period of time, which apparently is not that rare with the ocz vector as i have seen several posts in different forums with the same problem. to prove it it was my ocz vector which was causing the problem i swapped it out with another ssd and my system was working perfectly fine. i am quite disappointed as i have always had a really good experience with OCZ products so i am not sure what to do? if anyone can give me advice on what to do, please do as it well be much appreciated. Thanks Kind Regards, Waraich