Server Upgrade

Cat_J · 16 Jul 2015 at 12:52

Current I'm running a HP Microserver. This has done me well as a file server but I now want to go back to domain based system and a far more multi purpose server. I have bought a 1366 mobo and an X5650.

I've also dragged an old case out the garage and put a lid on it after it was modded for watercooling.

I actually like this look

Now I just need to order a few bits to get it up and running. So far I have this:
YOUR BASKET
1 x TeamGroup Vulcan RED 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-19200C11 2400MHz Dual Channel Kit (TLRED38G2400HC11CDC01) £47.99
1 x SanDisk X110 128GB SATA 6GB/s 2.5" Solid State Drive (SD6SB1M-128G-1022i) £37.99
1 x Antec VP350P 350W 85% Efficient Continuous Power Supply £31.99
1 x Raijintek Themis Evo Professional CPU Cooler £27.95
Total : £155.52 (includes shipping : £8.00 Ex.VAT).

Is there anything you would change? I am planning on putting the RAM in my PC so I can stick 3x2GB sticks from that in the server. I'll just have to keep an eye on RAM usage at first. Other thing is the power sockets are on top of the board so I need to check the PSU leads will reach.

Thanks

badbiddy · 16 Jul 2015 at 13:12

Any reason for not using ECC ?

Cat_J · 16 Jul 2015 at 13:44

Mainly cos I'm cheap and can't see any on OcUK. I've been running for 5 years on non ECC without an issue.

snapdragon69 · 16 Jul 2015 at 18:35

Why WOULD you buy ECC unless you are the miltary or doing medical research etc...?

Cat_J · 16 Jul 2015 at 19:14

Its normally standard with any Dell server or the like, but my stuff isn't that critical

Kurgen · 16 Jul 2015 at 19:26

The Mobo might be Triple Channel, although i dont know how much of an advantage this is over dual probably not much.. anyway im using 3x4gb on my 1366

PS get your self a can of compressed air to for the case

Ignore my post lol, i just read about the ram at bottom of your post

MasterOC · 16 Jul 2015 at 20:13

What are you planning to do with it ?

Use 8GB on my 2012r2 server and host 3 HTML websites , 2 php forum websites , MySQL server with Li extensions , teamspeak server + perma client , FTP and assetto corsa , and it peaks at little over 4gb no doubt as MySQL needs more in the future it has it but we will see

badbiddy · 16 Jul 2015 at 20:41

snapdragon69 said:
Why WOULD you buy ECC unless you are the miltary or doing medical research etc...?

I don't know, maybe because you value your data at more than the difference in cost?

Cat_J · 18 Jul 2015 at 15:12

Well I ended up ordering this and reusing the 8GB RAM in the micro server for now.

YOUR BASKET
1 x SanDisk X110 128GB SATA 6GB/s 2.5" Solid State Drive (SD6SB1M-128G-1022i) £37.99
1 x SuperFlower FX 350W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply - Black £34.99
1 x Raijintek Themis Direct Contact CPU Cooler £19.99
Total : £92.98 (includes shipping : Ex.VAT).

Unfortunately the PSU has a horrible buzzing sound so I think that'll be going back on Monday. Upgraded to Server 2012r2, clean install on the SSD and its all running great.