Pls Check my specs for my WHS 2011 Build

[eyal8r]

Hey guys-
I am building a WHS 2011 box for backing up our client PCs, as well as eventually serving media files for my HTPC (I'll build teh HTPC later in the future). Can you guys check my specs and make sure I'm not overlooking anything before I purchase?
Thanks!


Antec EarthWatts Green EA-380D Green 380W Continuous power ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power ... $47.99


Rosewill R101-P-BK 120mm Fan MicroATX Mid Tower Computer Case

ASUS E35M1-M PRO Fusion AMD E-350 APU (1.6GHz, Dual-Core) AMD Hudson M1 Micro ATX Motherboard/CPU Combo

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) Desktop Memory Model F3-8500CL7S-4GBRL


Western Digital Caviar Green WD20EARX 2TB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Seagate Barracuda ST3160316AS 160GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Microsoft Windows Home Server 2011 64-bit OEM System Builder - OEM

COOLER MASTER R4-L2S-122B-GP 120mm 4 Blue LED Case Fan 2 in 1 pack

All total it should be about $487.92. What do you guys think?

 

[phiberosmosis]

Look at this review of your MoBo

http://www.amazon.com/Zacate-Hudson-Motherboard-E35M1-M-PRO/product-reviews/B004LDEQHA/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

 

[g-unit1111]

All total it should be about $487.92. What do you guys think?

You can definitely ditch the extra case fans - on a micro ATX build they will be pretty worthless.

The thing is it does not take much to power a file / client server - but I would really hesitate to recommend a motherboard with a built-in CPU. If something goes wrong AMD won't replace it and they'll recommend you go through your motherboard manufacturer (who will recommend you go through AMD... :lol: ) but it would really help to buy the two items separately. The Llano isn't really made for file servers though - its' primary market is HTPCs. You can certainly use it for a file server but if you're going to have 10 - 20 clients logging onto it at all times you might want to look at getting something a bit more powerful - maybe switch to a tri-core Athlon X3 and run the video off the built-in on the motherboard.

 

[eyal8r]

No, this is just for home use. 3-4 PCs + HTPC at one time MAX MAX MAX. Very low useage. What do you recommend in replace of this?

 

[eyal8r]

One of those reviews from June 2011 says they couldn't get WHS 2011 to install with that board. How would I go about checking that before I purchase?
THanks guys!

 

[angaddev]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116398
plus
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131716
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better than what you have there xD

 

[angaddev]

also get rid of the case fans.

 

[g-unit1111]

No, this is just for home use. 3-4 PCs + HTPC at one time MAX MAX MAX. Very low useage. What do you recommend in replace of this?

Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128458 - $79.99
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103911 - $79.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819116398
plus
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131716
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better than what you have there xD

Good selection but I don't think it's necessarily needed for a file server. You can get by with far less.

One of those reviews from June 2011 says they couldn't get WHS 2011 to install with that board. How would I go about checking that before I purchase?
THanks guys!

Probably the best way to check would be the official MSDEV forums and see what issues WHS 2011 has with certain boards.

 

[angaddev]

how bout
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116409 ?

 

[eyal8r]

What's the differences in the processors you guys just picked out, and the one that's included in the board I picked? My big concern was Price, then performance. Keep in mind this is primarily for file backup/storage and media serving. I most likely won't be doing any media processing or intensive applications at all (those are done on my client pc's). However, if these are a TON better for just $40 more- than maybe I'll do that...

Your thoughts???

 

[eyal8r]

ok- looking over those 2 boards... neither have USB 3.0 ports, or an eSata port. Both those things I'm hoping to have for additional external HDD's in the future.

Any other thoughts on this? I really appreciate the input!

 

[angaddev]

The motherboard/CPU combos are not reliable and you can;t go to AMD wioth probs. The processor I picked is an Intel SB, it will outperform the LLano and you won;t need graphics anyway. I don;t think you need USB 3.0. BAsically use this CPU : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116409

and find a S1155 Micro-ATX board with whatevs specs you want.