Looking for a modern server chip in the 40W TDP range

chetmaster12 · Apr 15, 2016

I'm currently running an old DL320 G5p server as my NAS. Don't get me wrong, it's plenty powerful, but summer is coming. People know Wisconsin winters are cold, but Wisconsin summers are pretty hot, often reaching 90 degrees. I want to replace this server (it's chip is 105W TDP) with something newer. I don't want to spend a ton, and I noticed that the E3-1220 V3 is 1) way faster than I need, and 2) 80W. What are my options for new chips in the 40W range? I'd like it to support ECC RAM (So the i3 chips are out). I am OK with AMD if they have a good option on their server side.

I do not want to replace it with a Sinology or whatever, because I really like FreeNAS.

cdabc123 · Apr 15, 2016

L5618- 40 watts you can find then for around 40 do you need a spacific socket?
another option is the E3-1220L v3 at only 13 watts

Archaic59 · Apr 15, 2016

Haswell Xeon at 45 watts-

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-cm8064601467406

photonboy · Apr 15, 2016

http://ark.intel.com/products/90729/Intel-Core-i3-6100-Processor-3M-Cache-3_70-GHz

I'm not saying this is the best CPU, however you said i3's don't support ECC. This one does. I'm not sure if it's because it supports DDR4, but anyway if in doubt go to the Intel site.

*Now keep in mind that the i3-6100 has a 57W TDP, however it also costs a lot less. There's also the question of how OFTEN the server is even on.

Finally, the TDP doesn't necessarily mean it uses more power. A dual-core CPU that's not running full load might use less power than a quad-core Xeon doing the same task.

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