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I am looking to build a low power, good build quality, quite linux server. I want it to be ugpradable in the future.
Main use: openvpn server, seedbox, backuping other computers, filesharing, learning linux (my first linux machine ever).
I came up with this:
- HDD: $143 - WD Red 2TB, SATA3, 64MB - for torrenting
CPU: $52 - Intel Celeron G540 - for my needs seems more than enough
RAM: $45 - DDR3 Corsair 8GB (2x4GB) 1333MHz CL9, 1.5V - cheapest and my CPU supports only 1033 anyway.
PSU: $92 - be quiet! STRAIGHT POWER BQT E9-400W, 80 PLUS GOLD - seems to be extremely efficient at very load loads, 81% or so
MB: $116 - Intel DH77EB - I feel like it's pretty expensive. I am thinking about getting P8Z77-M, which would let me underlock and overlock if I ever
And I already have these two parts from previous builds:
CASE: NZXT 210 Source
SSD: Vertex 4 128GB - Do I really need to use this one on the server? Can't I just install linux OS on the WD RED drive or it's not advisable to have data and OS on the same hard drive?
1. MY RAM doesn't have any heatstink, could this be a problem?
2. Will P8Z77-M consume a lot more watts compared to this Intel board? I am thinking of getting Z77 of Asus because of the ability to overlock and underlock.Also which board is more reliable?
3. Case. Sadly it's impossible to get any decent mini ITX case that's the reason I am going with mATX build. NZXT 210 is rather big, should I consider getting Fractal mini (
I can buy used one for $50).
4. I have no idea about fans. What should I do about them? Is stock cpu cooler loud? What about case fans? Do I need to use more than one?
5. What about power surges?Around once every two months electricity would disappear for a second. Will my PSU protect PC from getting damaged? Or should I consider getting UPS?
Anything else I need to know?