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rmlhhd
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Hello All,

 

I'm going to build a home server build next month as I am going to start my Microsoft Qualifications soon and need something to test on, I'd also like to start a tutorial site and really get my head around the Windows server environment and build test environments to self learn.

 

What I want to know is whether or not the motherboard in this list or any motherboard for that matter would be able to support dual array RAID, what I mean by this is having the SSD's in RAID1 and the HDD's in RAID10 on the same controller or would you recommend I get a RAID card for the HDD's? 

 

If a RAID card is recommended could you suggest a few from scan.co.uk (£150 or less ideally)

 

As for the build, I think it'll be good :) I'm looking for it to be quiet since it'll be on 24/7 in my bedroom. 

 

 


 

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V3 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£205.20 @ Scan.co.uk) 


Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£82.76 @ Scan.co.uk) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (£203.18 @ Scan.co.uk) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (£87.42 @ Scan.co.uk) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (£87.42 @ Scan.co.uk) 





Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  (£87.06 @ Scan.co.uk) 


Wired Network Adapter: TP-Link TG-3468 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI-Express x1 Network Adapter  (£6.83 @ Scan.co.uk) 

Wired Network Adapter: TP-Link TG-3468 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI-Express x1 Network Adapter  (£6.83 @ Scan.co.uk) 

Total: £1237.94

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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looks decent to me, aside from one thing: i REALLY hate TP-link, their stuff seems kinda... underperforming i should say...

Same hear i've had good and bad experiences with them.

I  have GameServer`s And VOIP servers the only price is that you have fun on them. 

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I would suggest a cpu with integrated graphics. It makes life much simpler when configuring the system or diagnosing issues.

 

A motherboard with on-board LAN controllers.

 

The stock cooler will do a very decent job. Unless the system carries a very heavy load, it should be reasonably quiet.

 

Less expensive memory.

 

A better quality psu that will handle 24x7 operation.

 

The Intel chipset RAID solution should handle both a RAID 1 and a RAID 10 array at the same time.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1246 V3 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£265.17 @ PC World Business)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD5H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£141.98 @ Dabs)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (£187.02 @ More Computers)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (£80.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (£80.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Red 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£74.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Red 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£74.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Red 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£74.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Red 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£74.99 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  (£78.92 @ CCL Computers)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  (£67.98 @ Kustom PCs)
Total: £1202.99
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-21 21:24 BST+0100

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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I would suggest a cpu with integrated graphics. It makes life much simpler when configuring the system or diagnosing issues.

 

A motherboard with on-board LAN controllers.

 

The stock cooler will do a very decent job. Unless the system carries a very heavy load, it should be reasonably quiet.

 

Less expensive memory.

 

A better quality psu that will handle 24x7 operation.

 

The Intel chipset RAID solution should handle both a RAID 1 and a RAID 10 array at the same time.

 

I'm going with SCAN simply because I like their RMA process so everything will be bought from them, also with the PSU I'm going with Corsair since this PSU has a 5 year warranty and zero RPM fan.

 

 

Never had any problem with them :o

 

Me neither, I've been using TP-Link equipment for years with no problem + I've used the NIC in my list before with no issues and it's only £6 :P

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