I'd like some feedback on my NK build

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@Chappo

A few questions on my decisions:

• RAM: Is 16gb overkill?
• PSU: Would 400w be enough, or is it better to go the 500w?
• Cooler: Ugh. The Cooler Master Hyper 212 looks great, but its height is 158mm. The motherboard specs say the cooler should be max 160mm. I expect that this is way too close and I need to look at something else? Other options would be the TT i2 (from US), Noctua NH-L9i (local), CM i71C RGB (local). I was hoping to avoid RGB but that i71C is pretty cheap…

So, do these parts look good? I can’t see any problems, but please let me know if something doesn’t look right.

And finally some additional questions:

• Do I need a SAS controller? I won’t be getting SAS drives. When I eventually start getting towards the 10 drives, will SATA splitter cables do the job?
• Do I need additional case fans, or will the ones on the Node 804 be sufficient, for both cooling and quietness? Arctic fans seem the best but aren’t available in Australia so I’d have to order those, most likely from the UK. Noctua is too expensive
• In addition to Plex, I’d like to add a few extras like Sonarr and Radarr. Do I put these on the NAS or on the Plex computer?

• I’d go for 2x8GB sticks that way you can add 2x8GB more later for maximum capacity.
  16GB isn’t overkill, it’s a good starting point.
• I’d opt for the 500W if it’s not too much more expensive, but either should be fine.
• Look at this list of CPU coolers.
  [Official] CPU Heatsink Recommendations

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• You don’t need a SAS controller, but it gives you the flexibility to run both SAS and SATA drives. SATA splitter cables do not exist.
• We recommend Arctic fans, specifically the P12 PWM PST 5 pack. IIRC the Node 804 only comes with 2 fans by default. The 5 pack will be plenty.
• NAS handles any and all file storage duties! Plex transcoder is just for Plex.