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So my boss wants me to custom build him a server computer for our store. I'm looking for some advice on how I could make a good build.


He wants a centralized server to store data between 3 work computers as well as being able to host Webservers, SQL databases and such for small local websites. We're a small convenience store but we do a lot of work on our computers.


 


 




 


CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($64.05 @ Amazon) 











Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer  ($20.10 @ Amazon) 

Other: Supermicro X10SL7-F uATX DDR3 1600 LGA 1150 Motherboard ($246.59)

Other: Crucial 16GB ECC ($154.99)

Other: StarTech.com 4x SATA Power Splitter Adapter Cable (PYO4SATA) ($6.69)

Other: StarTech.com 4x SATA Power Splitter Adapter Cable (PYO4SATA) ($6.69)

Total: $1972.19

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Go with a BeQuiet PureRock CPU cooler, it's about $10 cheaper and will keep the CPU cooler having it last longer.

 

 

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So my boss wants me to custom build him a server computer for our store. I'm looking for some advice on how I could make a good build.

He wants a centralized server to store data between 3 work computers as well as being able to host Webservers, SQL databases and such for small local websites. We're a small convenience store but we do a lot of work on our computers.

 

 

 
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Case: NZXT Switch 810 (White) ATX Full Tower Case  ($149.99 @ Amazon) 
Other: Supermicro X10SL7-F uATX DDR3 1600 LGA 1150 Motherboard ($246.59)
Other: Crucial 16GB ECC ($154.99)
Total: $2005.81
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I don't think you need that gpu, even a thing like this will be enough (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn610sl1gi)

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I don't think you need that gpu, even a thing like this will be enough (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn610sl1gi)

Okay thank you! I was trying to find a cheaper gpu something that'll input video since the cpu doesn't have igraphics

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you'll also need some sort of card to manage your drives, this mobo has only 2 sata 6gb/s and 4 sata 3 gb/s or you have to take 8 sas drives (at the moment all of them are sata drives)

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- Ryzen Build -

R5 3600 | MSI X470 Gaming Plus MAX | 16GB CL16 3200MHz Corsair LPX | Dark Rock 4

MSI 2060 Super Gaming X

1TB Intel 660p | 250GB Kingston A2000 | 1TB Seagate Barracuda | 2TB WD Blue

be quiet! Silent Base 601 | be quiet! Straight Power 550W CM

2x Dell UP2516D

 

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Intel Xeon 1231v3 | 16GB Crucial Ballistix Sport Dual Channel | Gigabyte H97 D3H | Gigabyte GTX 970 Gaming G1 | 525 GB Crucial MX 300 | 1 TB + 2 TB Seagate HDD
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And you'll ned to find a place in the case for 2 of the 8 drives, the case has only 6 3.5" drive bays

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R5 3600 | MSI X470 Gaming Plus MAX | 16GB CL16 3200MHz Corsair LPX | Dark Rock 4

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1TB Intel 660p | 250GB Kingston A2000 | 1TB Seagate Barracuda | 2TB WD Blue

be quiet! Silent Base 601 | be quiet! Straight Power 550W CM

2x Dell UP2516D

 

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So my boss wants me to custom build him a server computer for our store. I'm looking for some advice on how I could make a good build.

He wants a centralized server to store data between 3 work computers as well as being able to host Webservers, SQL databases and such for small local websites. We're a small convenience store but we do a lot of work on our computers.

For a server, you don't need a video card, especially one that expensive. Your CPU doesn't have integrated graphics, some mobos require a graphics adapter, some don't. Being a supermicro board, I'd venture to say you won't need one.

But just in case, why not just get a Xeon with integrated graphics? The E3 1245 v3 is $40 more than the CPU you picked out, you get a much faster CPU, and it has integrated graphics. you still save money, because now you don't need to buy a GPU.

 

You could go the cheapest route though, and just get a $20 graphics adapter and be done with it.  That's what I did, but I made the mistake of having a mobo, that required a GPU to post...on top of the fact I had already bought and opened my CPU before finding out it didn't have integrated graphics.

 

But another $40 for a faster CPU, and no need to take up PCI-e lanes with a GPU, sounds like a bargain to me.

 

Go with a BeQuiet PureRock CPU cooler, it's about $10 cheaper and will keep the CPU cooler having it last longer.

No need for either of them really. The stock intel HSF is plenty adequate, and will save money. Can't overclock the Xeon, it will run nice, cool, and quiet regardless.

 

 

Can you recommend a Sata Card?

 

I can recommend you don't go near them with a 9-foot pole. Why spend all that money on an expensive mobo, just to load it up with cheap sata cards, which are the past. 

 

get a raid card or Host-Bus-Adapater, and buy a cheaper mobo. Do you really need all the features of that supermicro board. If yes, then buy it, if no....

 

EDIT: Webservers and SQL datastores need fast localized storage. I would invest in some small SSD's for those applications. 2-128gb ssds in raid1, or similar should be plenty. I can't imagine you have 128gigs of database or web content.

 

EDIT #2: You also don't have anything for a boot drive. You'll need one. Do you have any idea what kind of storage you will be setting up? Software RAID, hardware RAID, JBOD? etc.. What OS?

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Can you recommend a Sata Card?

i'm sry, but i don't have any experience with this, the only thing to recommend is read reviews or start a new thread saying need sata card for 8 drives

GUITAR BUILD LOG FROM SCRATCH OUT OF APPLEWOOD

 

- Ryzen Build -

R5 3600 | MSI X470 Gaming Plus MAX | 16GB CL16 3200MHz Corsair LPX | Dark Rock 4

MSI 2060 Super Gaming X

1TB Intel 660p | 250GB Kingston A2000 | 1TB Seagate Barracuda | 2TB WD Blue

be quiet! Silent Base 601 | be quiet! Straight Power 550W CM

2x Dell UP2516D

 

- First System (Retired) -

Intel Xeon 1231v3 | 16GB Crucial Ballistix Sport Dual Channel | Gigabyte H97 D3H | Gigabyte GTX 970 Gaming G1 | 525 GB Crucial MX 300 | 1 TB + 2 TB Seagate HDD
be quiet! 500W Straight Power E10 CM | be quiet! Silent Base 800 with stock fans | be quiet! Dark Rock Advanced C1 | 2x Dell UP2516D

Reviews: be quiet! Silent Base 800 | MSI GTX 950 OC

 

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How does this look so far now?

 

 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($64.05 @ Amazon) 
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer  ($20.10 @ Amazon) 
Other: Supermicro X10SL7-F uATX DDR3 1600 LGA 1150 Motherboard ($246.59)
Other: Crucial 16GB ECC ($154.99)
Other: StarTech.com 4x SATA Power Splitter Adapter Cable (PYO4SATA) ($6.69)
Other: StarTech.com 4x SATA Power Splitter Adapter Cable (PYO4SATA) ($6.69)
Total: $1972.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Would this server be enough to run virtualization software on it?

yep, not too many VM's though. I run about 3-4 VM's on my server (usually only 1-2 are booted up though), with a similar CPU. Checkout the link in my sig if you want more info

 

You can't just link stuff and ask us if it's good. What are you planning to do with your storage setup. Hardware RAID, or software RAID...or no RAID at all?

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yep, not too many VM's though. I run about 3-4 VM's on my server (usually only 1-2 are booted up though), with a similar CPU. Checkout the link in my sig if you want more info

 

You can't just link stuff and ask us if it's good. What are you planning to do with your storage setup. Hardware RAID, or software RAID...or no RAID at all?

I'm planning on doing Raid 1 for that redundant storage but not sure what type of raid is better. I've never done a raid setup of this size before so i'm not too sure

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I'm planning on doing Raid 1 for that redundant storage but not sure what type of raid is better. I've never done a raid setup of this size before so i'm not too sure

There really isn't a better or worse RAID, in comparison to each other. BUT there is definitely a better/worse RAID for your intended uses. Whatever RAID level you chose, is up to you. 

 

You can only use two drives with RAID1. (well technically you can use as many as you want, but you'll only end up with more mirrors, not more space) I think what you are after though is RAID 10. Which is like RAID1, but just over multiple drives.

 

You still didn't answer my other question though, hardware RAID or software RAID. What OS?

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There really isn't a better or worse RAID, in comparison to each other. BUT there is definitely a better/worse RAID for your intended uses. Whatever RAID level you chose, is up to you. 

 

You can only use two drives with RAID1. (well technically you can use as many as you want, but you'll only end up with more mirrors, not more space) I think what you are after though is RAID 10. Which is like RAID1, but just over multiple drives.

 

You still didn't answer my other question though, hardware RAID or software RAID. What OS?

We have Windows Server 2012 Enterprise. I think we're gonna do software raid since I should be able to fit 8 of those drives on that motherboard since it has 8 sata slots nom saiyan?

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We have Windows Server 2012 Enterprise. I think we're gonna do software raid since I should be able to fit 8 of those drives on that motherboard since it has 8 sata slots nom saiyan?

those are SAS2 ports, not sata ports. Those drives will be hidden from the OS behind the onboard RAID controller

 

also, windows software raid is poo

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How much online storage is actually needed?

 

An AIO is more likely to fail than an air tower. They also have limited lifetimes.

 

An ssd system drive will improve overall performance and reduce boot times.

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