advice on first server/nas build in jonsbo N1

[Zohan2000]

15 minutes ago, LIGISTX said:

Parity drive should be the largest, but that doesn’t mean they all can’t be the same size… parity drive must be the largest, no other drive can be larger.

 

What is the intent of this machine? What will it be doing? I ran my homelab on an i3 6100 for YEARS, VM’s consisted of: truenas, 3x Ubuntu server (one hosted a Plex sever), home assistant, windows LTSC, multiple docker containers to include pihole, and a few other VM’s for random stuff. My CPU was never the limiting factor. And that was a 2 core 4 thread part from 2015. A current gen i3 is a very power chip, plenty enough for almost any homelab setup. 

was gonna run plex, pihole, general backup of photos and games and then have a look at what else i could put on it, maybe in the future setup a game server

[LIGISTX]

13 minutes ago, Zohan2000 said:

was gonna run plex, pihole, general backup of photos and games and then have a look at what else i could put on it, maybe in the future setup a game server

Game servers can require more power, depending on many things. But everything else you listed would never use more then 10% of the CPU.  

[Zohan2000]

Just now, LIGISTX said:

Game servers can require more power, depending on many things. But everything else you listed would never use more then 10% of the CPU.  

guessing a better cpu for game servers? also the asrock board i posted has a dragon branded ethernet port, would that cause any issues? 

[LIGISTX]

40 minutes ago, Zohan2000 said:

guessing a better cpu for game servers? also the asrock board i posted has a dragon branded ethernet port, would that cause any issues? 

Game server will entirely depend on the game and its demands. I’d be very surprised if the i3 wasn’t more then enough, but, I can understand overbuilding it. 
 

I’d confirm the NIC is an Intel NIC. It should say in the documentation of the board. You really want Intel gigabit NIC’s especially for all things “server” (specifically linux).

[Zohan2000]

1 hour ago, LIGISTX said:

Game server will entirely depend on the game and its demands. I’d be very surprised if the i3 wasn’t more then enough, but, I can understand overbuilding it. 
 

I’d confirm the NIC is an Intel NIC. It should say in the documentation of the board. You really want Intel gigabit NIC’s especially for all things “server” (specifically linux).

this is the final part list, any changes you recommend? the fan will replace the included fan if its too loud and annoying

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/Brp9sL

[LIGISTX]

2 hours ago, Zohan2000 said:

this is the final part list, any changes you recommend? the fan will replace the included fan if its too loud and annoying

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/Brp9sL

I like it. That mobo is expensive…. But if that’s the only real itx option, then it is what it is. 
 

i5 is still fine, just simply saying an i3 is likely plenty. But that’s up to you.

[Zohan2000]

is $300 aud which is roughly $198 USD, pricing is fairly annoying in australia

[LIGISTX]

34 minutes ago, Zohan2000 said:

is $300 aud which is roughly $198 USD, pricing is fairly annoying in australia

What’s the price diff for the i3? The i3 should be plenty but could be worth spending more. Just up to you and your needs. But I’m sure the i3 would be fine. 

[Zohan2000]

1 hour ago, LIGISTX said:

What’s the price diff for the i3? The i3 should be plenty but could be worth spending more. Just up to you and your needs. But I’m sure the i3 would be fine. 

Before buying anything I'm gonna set up a small test build of random parts and drives to try out unraid and see if I can get the hang of it easily enough and also change the network setup so I can get more access into settings and get a small unmanaged switch for the server and the pc, thanks for all the help and advice! 

[Zohan2000]

so far think ive found a much better modem/router to use, a TP-link archer vr2100v which will be replacing the annoying telstra modem/router and the grandstream box, still looking around for an unmanaged switch but no idea what to be looking for in terms of features

[Blue4130]

2 hours ago, Zohan2000 said:

, still looking around for an unmanaged switch but no idea what to be looking for in terms of features

Unmanaged switches don't really offer much in terms of features. Get whatever has enough ports for your use in whatever connection you need. Sfp(+) or rj45.

[Zohan2000]

42 minutes ago, Blue4130 said:

Unmanaged switches don't really offer much in terms of features. Get whatever has enough ports for your use in whatever connection you need. Sfp(+) or rj45.

eventually found one, the tp-link tl-sg1005D 5 ports unmanaged plus its small and sleek with the ports on the back so i should be able to cable manage it pretty well

[Zohan2000]

is it possible to get a cable thats sas to sata with the sata ends right angled?

[LIGISTX]

7 minutes ago, Zohan2000 said:

is it possible to get a cable thats sas to sata with the sata ends right angled?

Pretty sure I have a few… just have to google around. 

[LIGISTX]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/256080498952?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=hXwcDLonQm2&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=B1xTkXm_Qfe&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

I’m sure there are other options. Just what I found in a quick search.