This is not a replacement for the Anniversary build. This is an option in between the NK 1.0 and Anniversary build, more like the NK 2.0 and NK 3.0.
Objective:
Build a sub-$300 ATX dual-CPU server with lots of room for expansion, and provide options for a variety of different build paths. Outline options for upgrades and expansion.
Thanks for the guide. Been a lurker for a while. I think this is the build that best serves my needs. I’m wondering if there is a smaller, flatter case like the Rosewells that would work with this build. I’d like to avoid a full tower if possible to just save space and look different from my main gaming PC. Thanks again!
Looking for a good cheap video card for this build. I read on Reddit that it is suggested to use RDP however I would like to also use this as a low-use PC (I plan on putting Win10 on it). Looking for suggestions for a video card (with HDMI) …thanks!
Got frustrated with craigslist and the lack of local used options - so picked up an X8DTL-iF instead! LEGO build, here I come
I’m working on gathering all the odds and ends, and have a question about the onboard SAS/SATA controller - will on the 6x SATA ports work with unRAID out of the box (ie JBOD compatible?) Or should I be picking up an LSI SATA card right away? I’m starting from scratch here, so my initial drive count is only going to be 3 or 4 max. That’ll grow quickly enough, but I’m looking for the shortest path to a live server; upgrades can come later.
Nope, it’s got VGA onboard for plugging in a monitor. You’d use the CPUs (which are pretty powerful, especially if you go for the dual 6 core) for transcoding (decode+encode).
I don’t necessarily. Just one of those things I want to make sure of before I go further. This stuff is really over my head really. I’ve only built my one PC so far and of course this is next level enterprise stuff plus learning unRAID, docker, etc. Just want to make sure I know what I’m getting into.
On that note, where is the best place to post my planned build for someone much smarter than me to take a look at it? I think I have my idea pretty well set to review at this point almost.
Just started to gather my parts for this build. Really like the ATX size of this. Looks like we need to find a case like the N400 for how great is was. I know I should have bought a few when it was on amazon. I hope it comes back.
Just wanted to let people know that these boards are starting to get sold out. The 95 dollor is now gone. Unless that seller has more the next best price shipped is 109.
