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Hello again everyone, So I posted some time ago about the computer I put together and I have decided to go full on and start building a homelab. Here is the server build list; CPU : AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Mobo: Asrock x570 phantom gaming 4 Ram: Timetec Hynix IC 32 Gig (4x8Gig) DDR4 2666MHzPC4-21300 ECC 1Rx8. GPU: EVGA GTX 1060 6GB I had laying around. Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro PH-ES614PC_BK Full Tower I've removed the 3 5.25 inch drive bay covers and installed a hard drive cage 5.25" to 5X 3.5 stainless steel with fan space added fan here and 2 more on top of case for more air flow out. HDD: 6x WD Red Plus 4TiB drives. 1 TB NVME Gen 4 to be used as web hosting storage 120 Gig ssd for the OS (though, I may use the NVME drive as OS, and this drive for a small cache disk???) The idea is to use the rig as a base, before I put in a rack and start mounting specialized servers for their roles in the homelab. So I am open to suggestions as I am quite new to this modern day homelab, I've built a bouwolf cluster, in my younger years to do mundane tasks, but I like to learn .. so here I am, asking for advice. I want to run a NAS, for sure, zfs is a must. I want to run a plex server, for sure. I absolutely must be able to host webapps and services (Apache2 works) This is most important. I've take steps to get business class internet service with a static IP, my modem is in bridged mode and paired with my own router/switch. And despite all odds, I now have hairpin nat working so I can access hosted sites by domain name and not mess with LAN Ip's and ports etc. I have some Raspberry Pi 4's I could use as a DNS or reverse DNS and maybe Pi Hole. I would like to run all of it on linux, I am leaning towards Pop_OS!, cause I like the cosmic desktop, and I know, I can run headless, but come on, it just looks good. But I'm open to OS suggestions. And most importantly, I really need some advice in getting this all to work. I have tried Ubuntu server distro, and it recently updated, the update destroyed my samba shares, and apcache hosted sites. for some reason, ftp connections wont limit to the path in the conf file for each user and their site, keeps sending them to their /home/ folder, not their /www/html/ folder as it did before the update. This has been a learning experience and I am loving linux again, but I am old, and it's been FAR too long since I have messed with Linux (not Linus), hell Red Hat was a baby then. lol. So suggestions, anyone? Love and appreciate all of you. Thanks in advance, iBL. Edit::: Messed with LINUX, not Linus, he's safe. LLTstore.com for underwear. Just saying.

maybe I will use the GPU to mine some ETH?? lol I mean it was just laying around, might as well put it to work till it dies.

YES!, YES it is, and YES, I want to do all the things. But here is my thoughts on what I'd like to do.. Run Linux (cause it's been so long since I used it. was thinking POP_OS! cause cosmic looks great. And I hear good things. I'd like to run a NAS, TrueNas or just use zfs for linux with samba... tho I've tried this, and after an update to last Ubuntu server build, both my Apache and Samba shares broke and I can no longer access the shares on my windows machines. I'd also like to run plex on the server. I also have a stack of Pi4's perhaps I'll learn kubernetes? Run Pi Hole or something I am really open to ideas here. I'd try anything that does not disrupt the Apache Server and the Nas. I need those to be super stable and run forever. So do I run all the things in VMs? or hrm, I would seriously appreciate any suggestions or thoughts on how I'd run all the things on one box, till I can muster up many more.

yeah I know, I'm like that. Blame Linus, I tend to go overboard. But, the plan, is to ultimately combine all my rigs, into a home lab, and play, learn, and go nuts. So the plan is to just go with the flow, learn, and play?

Aside from the case, most of the parts where just readily available, and I will at some point build a home lab in a 15U rack I have, but for now, this is what I had or was able to pick up quickly on a budget.

Hello Everyone, Been a while since I've posted, but I do read a lot of your posts. Inspire me from time to time. So I've decided to move storage to a NAS, and since I like to tinker, I thought I'd build one, nothing too massive, but I'm using the following list of parts off Amazon; CPU : AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has some stock screw in type 125w cooler from cooler one (never heard of them but came with the cpu). Mobo: Asrock x570 phantom gaming 4 (because it had 8 sata 6gig ports build in, and pcie 4). Ram: Timetec Hynix IC 32 Gig (4x8Gig) DDR4 2666MHzPC4-21300 ECC 1Rx8. GPU: EVGA GTX 1060 6GB I had laying around. Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro PH-ES614PC_BK Full Tower (I really like this case, it was that or a 4U case, but I could not find one I liked at a reasonable price). I've removed the 3 5.25 inch drive bay covers and installed a hard drive cage 5.25" to 5X 3.5 stainless steel with fan space added fan here and 2 more on top of case for more air flow out. HDD: 6x WD Red Plus 4TiB drives. (I'll upgrade them later but I had these on hand from another project, but they are all brand new, never opened) But that's a 14.5 TiB pool with Raid-Z2. I've clearly got space for 5 more drives in the cage I installed and I will probably build another pool with 16 TiB drives later. 2 120 Gig ssd's in a mirrored raid for the OS (TrueNAS) So this is all installed with an older non-modular 700w Thermaltake PSU I had laying around and this is where I need some advice. I've already had to use a molex to sata adapter for two of the drives, but I don't like this idea, and I want to add those 5, 16 TiB drives using an HBA SASS to Sata controller. But I really need a new PSU, one with enough power, and more importantly, the ability to deliver that power to the all the drives, and the mobo of course. What would you suggest I do for power management within the case so that I may be able to connect all the drives, keeping in mind I may also want to add 2 more larger SSD's for virtualization, so there would be a total of 15 sata drives in the case. I've watched the 20 drive nas/workstation build Linus did, but there was no mention of power delivery, just seemed to hook everything up. Any help would be great. Thanks in advance iBL

SWEET, thanks @Falcon5150, (Van Halen fan?) I've been shopping a lot and I've been fortunate to have 2 great retailers here that will not only price match (like Memory Express Does) but they've offered me a nice fat 4 year no questions asked extended warranty for 100 bucks. And while not a fan of those extended warranties, 4 years for 100 bucks on all parts? Can't beat that.

Yeah, that too was a thought, but, we're talking half a year plus. And while I loved the CES presentation, it's AMD. Look at the Radeon VII reviews, disappointing at best. I have hopes for their CPU's tho. We shall see. As for the ram, yes, that's why I selected the 3200's in the first place, and with the low latency, perhaps even more so the sweet spot. I could shave a few dollars, and double the ram to 64Gig by going to CL15's... just not sure if that's worth the performance hit?

Hrrrm, helpful and thought provoking. I shall have to meditate on that one, thank you.

I was in your shoes just a week ago. I feel you brother/sister.

Good Day Everyone, So, here's the story, I've recently come to learn I shall be receiving a healthy stack of tax over-payment credits. I know right? CREDITS? And I am not talking a couple hundred here. So, since my rig is a few generations old, what with its MSI Gaming 5 and i7-4790K and all, I feel it's time to retire her to the streaming rig, and build a new, stronger, better, faster (some of you will get that reference) gaming rig. Here is the parts picker list I've tossed together, I'd really like some input as I will be overclocking the crap out of this rig, at least to 5GHz for sure. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated, don't hold back, I'm old, and have really thick skin, at least that's what the ex wives say. (cheeky grin). Component Selection Price CPU Intel - Core i9-9900K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor $691.69 CPU Cooler Thermaltake - Floe Riing RGB 360 TT Premium Edition 42.34 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler $259.99 Motherboard Gigabyte - Z390 AORUS MASTER ATX LGA1151 Motherboard $369.00 Memory G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory $513.00 Storage Samsung - 970 Evo 2 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive (maybe a 2nd in raid 0) $771.95 Video Card Gigabyte - GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE Video Card $1869.99 Case Thermaltake - View 31 TG RGB ATX Mid Tower Case $158.99 Power Supply Corsair - 1000 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (future proofing) $249.99 Monitor MSI - Optix AG32CQ 31.5" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor x3 $599.99 ea Total: $6684.57 I am also considering taking a page from Linus' " FAST 12TB Steam Drive for CHEAP!! " and adding some HDD's too, but with the 4 TB of 970 Evo's not sure I'll need it. And of course some custom CableMod Pro series cables for the PSU. (129 bucks for cables? Geebus!) And if I need more fans (LOL) I just order a three pack of the Thermatake Riing RGB 140's. Yeah I know, it's a bit heavy on the RGB, but I figure at my age, the extra light will only help me see the keys on my keyboard and you know, make me look cool again. Plus, free money is free money, amiright? So the questions I have are more Ram related, the part here is a QL14 kit with timings of 14-14-14-34. While I believe this is good enough, especially with overclocking, I was wondering if it were smarter to just go with some 4600MHz ram or is that just like spending money for the sake of spending money? Back in the day when we had to set dip switches for I/O and IRG's we never really had to think about these things as there just weren't many options. Also.. on the monitor front, I like these MSI monitors, I've seen them in action and ... pretty darn sweet. But, are they really what I want? I was looking to replace my 3 1080p monitors that are not bad for what they are, thanks BenQ for your many years of service. I searched everywhere for a super ultra wide with a 1440pixel height, but could not really find one, and I really want to upgrade to at very least 144Hz. Suggestions here would be awesome. In any case, your thoughts and suggestions would be very appreciated. Oh and I know some of you would suggest a custom open loop cooling solution, but, meh, I'm too old, and too cranky to bother with bending tubes, tho I will say, I did consider it and RGB fittings?? Yes. lol but no, seriously, I really am too lazy for that, and that's why I choose the GPU I have, it comes with a 240mm AIO. Thanks again peeps, I look forward to your comments. iBL