Help Building PFSense Router

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Hello,

I am putting together a PFSense router and hope to get some advice on any parts that i should i should not use for the build. I have the following on my shortlist.

H81M-S2H Intel S1150 Gigabyte Micro ATX Motherboard
Intel G3258 Pentium K Anniversary Socket 1150 Dual Core Processor (Haswell) Overclock to 4.5Ghz*
Corsair Memory XMS3 Classic 4GB DDR3 1333 Mhz CAS 9 Dual Channel Desktop
Intel Pro 1000 PT PCI Express Gigabit Dual Gigabit Port Server Adaptor Low Profile
CiT 500W Micro-ATX PSU with Quiet 80mm Fan
Core V21 Cube mATX PC Gaming Case from Thermaltake

Does anyone have any recommendations.
 
One recommendation is not to use a cheap CIT PSU, go for a known named brand.

This Antec is made by Delta Electronics - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-234-AN&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=2462

Thanks, will do.

I'm curious what application needs a 4.5ghz overclock for routing and firewalling TCP-IP packets.

Intel network cards generally work fine with pfSense, smoothwall, ClearOS etc. so I think that's a good choice.

I was trying to build using new parts, its about the cheapest i can fine.


Sounds like an absolute Wattage hog for a network appliance.

Go for an Intel Rangeley/Avoton Atom or similar. Which is a dedicated communications processor which includes AES hardware acceleration and a low power footprint.

Gaming case seems silly, as does a 500watt PSU.

I'll be building a pfSense box soon to handle 1Gbit WAN <> LAN including NAT and Firewalling. I'll be looking at a proper CPU for the job.

Also, look at some of the shelf products for a comparison. While not available yet the upcoming boards from ADI Engineering (RCC-DFF 2220 etc) look absolutely bang on for the money.

If you do not want to go down the dedicated microserver route then I would suggest looking at a Haswell i3 platform.

I am stuck as to where i can get these parts new. I was hoping to build something using new parts that would remain reliable and have longetitvity in mind.

Does OCUK have any hardware that could build a cheap pfsense router?
 
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Hi Skyripper,

I looked at that setup, im looking at a miniitx ;) i hadnt looked at a dedicated website for such components.

do you reocmmend that setup for pfesnse, or any other options.
 
Thanks for the replies.

I am looking for a project, this being my main aim. I really want to setup the home network to remain stable but above all secure.

The home network will consist of the following.
Server - This will have Wiindows Server 2012 (File hosting)
CCTV System - This will run blue iris software managing 4 IP Camera 1080p
Media PC Main Room - This will stream TRUE HD
Laptop - This is Work laptop running Ubuntun
Gaming PC

The connection at the moment is only ADSL :mad: - The connection is being updated to BT Fibre, the option is having FFTP 330mb/s

I need to securly loging to the home network via VPN. I will have owncloud setup and several devices syncing/backing up.

I have found the following system
Jetway JBC311 WiFi Fanless NUC Form Factor PC with Intel N2930 Quad Core CPU and Dual Intel LAN
 
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