Unraid with a i3-10100T or i5-10400t CPU

[davidst95]

 Hi, I'm building a new Unraid server and want to use as low power as I can.   I was looking at getting a i3-10100T or i5-10400t.    Is this CPU power enough, or do I need the regular 65W versions?

 

I plan on running:

LSI Controller for 6x 10TB HDDs using breakout cables

3x SSDs connected to the motherboard SATA ports

1x SFP+ 10GB NIC

Docker containers:

Plex

NextCloud

PiHole

 

No VMs.   

 

I'll be using an Asus Z590i.   I know it's overkill for a I3, but I was able to get a really good deal on it

 

Thanks for any suggestions on this CPU and if the 25-35W version of the 10th gen I3 or I5 can handle this configuration.   I prefer the I3 if these CPUs are sufficient since it's $35 cheaper. 

 

David

[svmlegacy]

Keep in mind most CPU's idle at a very low power level anyways. Just get the regular 65W version.

[LIGISTX]

1 hour ago, davidst95 said:

 Hi, I'm building a new Unraid server and want to use as low power as I can.   I was looking at getting a i3-10100T or i5-10400t.    Is this CPU power enough, or do I need the regular 65W versions?

 

I plan on running:

LSI Controller for 6x 10TB HDDs using breakout cables

3x SSDs connected to the motherboard SATA ports

1x SFP+ 10GB NIC

Docker containers:

Plex

NextCloud

PiHole

 

No VMs.   

 

I'll be using an Asus Z590i.   I know it's overkill for a I3, but I was able to get a really good deal on it

 

Thanks for any suggestions on this CPU and if the 25-35W version of the 10th gen I3 or I5 can handle this configuration.   I prefer the I3 if these CPUs are sufficient since it's $35 cheaper. 

 

David

I did way more then that on a 4 thread i3 6100….

 

The i3 would be plenty if that is all you want to do, and it’s plenty of room to grow. 

[davidst95]

22 minutes ago, LIGISTX said:

I did way more then that on a 4 thread i3 6100….

 

The i3 would be plenty if that is all you want to do, and it’s plenty of room to grow. 

Ok, great.   Thank you!