Looking to Build Your Very First unRAID Server?

eskro · 2011-10-17 22:23

vl1969, if your willing to loose a PCI slot,
you can always add this card here
[NIC] Intel PWLA8391GT 1000Mbps PCI ($30 + $0)
and then you could safely use that motherboard...

vl1969 · 2011-10-18 15:16

Yes I am willing to loose PCI slot as a trade for better capable MB
besides who uses PCI today :-)

eskro Wrote:vl1969, if your willing to loose a PCI slot,
you can always add this card here
[NIC] Intel PWLA8391GT 1000Mbps PCI ($30 + $0)
and then you could safely use that motherboard...

eskro · 2011-10-18 22:43

PCI is needed for unraid as you can buy a pci sata card
Adaptec ASH-1205SA 2-Internal SATA-II Ports PCI Card ($7 + $6)
which allows you to add 2 more drives to your array

kiboko · 2011-10-28 17:38

Hello,

I am looking for an XBMC capable booksize barebone system with component video and optical audio output. I do not have HDMI support in my entertainment setup.

I have been searching for booksize barebone system ever since my HTPC died on me and I decided to go small.

Suggestions are welcome.

Thanks

WhiteLighter · 2011-10-28 18:33

kiboko Wrote:Hello,

I am looking for an XBMC capable booksize barebone system with component video and optical audio output. I do not have HDMI support in my entertainment setup.

I have been searching for booksize barebone system ever since my HTPC died on me and I decided to go small.

Suggestions are welcome.

Thanks

Hi kiboko,

I think you're in a wrong thread. This is an unRaid server thread. You might want to look and ask in this thread about building a htpc guide or start a new thread for your specific questions and needs here.

I'm not really sure if there's a booksize/nettop out there that has component video out (i might be mistaken though).

Songoku · 2011-11-07 18:59

Thank you eskro,

I have an unraid server thanks to your thread. I was not even aware of unraid. Smile

eskro · 2011-11-07 19:06

Songoku Wrote:Thank you eskro,

I have an unraid server thanks to your thread. I was not even aware of unraid.

good job!!

dannycorker · 2011-11-08 01:07

Hi all - I currently have two 2TB externals and a 1TB, and find myself very short on space. After reading around unRAID seems to be a solid bet, but I have a few problems. The first is that I've never actually built a PC before (although I am pretty tech savvy and think I should be able to do it easily enough). The second is that I live in the UK and every parts list or recommendation I find seems to only be available in the US. Thirdly, I'm a student, and never have too much money at any time - I have often planned to buy parts in the past but have found them discontinued over here by the time I have the money! My biggest problem I think is that I don't know too much about unRAID and computer hardware, and I'm not sure where to start. If anyone could nudge me in the right direction, I'd be very grateful. I'm hoping to have an unRAID PC built by January or February next year, which is about the time I think I'll run out of my current space. So I'm all ears if anyone has some advice! Big Grin

speedemonV12 · 2011-11-08 02:54

Hey eskro,
Can these builds run SAB/CP/SB ?
Or would I need a more powerful CPU for that?

WhiteLighter · 2011-11-08 02:58

speedemonV12 Wrote:Hey eskro,
Can these builds run SAB/CP/SB ?
Or would I need a more powerful CPU for that?

Yes, It can run SAB/CP/SB. I'm using the same CPU (AMD Sempron 145 Sargas 2.8GHz) on my UnRaid box running SAB/CP/SB with 1x2GB ram

eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,333 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 162	2011-10-17 22:23 Post: #51 vl1969, if your willing to loose a PCI slot, you can always add this card here [NIC] Intel PWLA8391GT 1000Mbps PCI ($30 + $0) and then you could safely use that motherboard... My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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vl1969 Junior Member Posts: 5 Joined: Oct 2011 Reputation: 0	2011-10-18 15:16 Post: #52 Yes I am willing to loose PCI slot as a trade for better capable MB besides who uses PCI today :-) eskro Wrote:vl1969, if your willing to loose a PCI slot, you can always add this card here [NIC] Intel PWLA8391GT 1000Mbps PCI ($30 + $0) and then you could safely use that motherboard...
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eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,333 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 162	2011-10-18 22:43 Post: #53 PCI is needed for unraid as you can buy a pci sata card Adaptec ASH-1205SA 2-Internal SATA-II Ports PCI Card ($7 + $6) which allows you to add 2 more drives to your array My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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kiboko Junior Member Posts: 1 Joined: Oct 2011 Reputation: 0	2011-10-28 17:38 Post: #54 Hello, I am looking for an XBMC capable booksize barebone system with component video and optical audio output. I do not have HDMI support in my entertainment setup. I have been searching for booksize barebone system ever since my HTPC died on me and I decided to go small. Suggestions are welcome. Thanks
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Songoku Member Posts: 50 Joined: Apr 2009 Reputation: 0 Location: Istanbul	2011-11-07 18:59 Post: #56 Thank you eskro, I have an unraid server thanks to your thread. I was not even aware of unraid.
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eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,333 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 162	2011-11-07 19:06 Post: #57 Songoku Wrote:Thank you eskro, I have an unraid server thanks to your thread. I was not even aware of unraid. good job!! My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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speedemonV12 Member Posts: 72 Joined: Dec 2009 Reputation: 0	2011-11-08 02:54 Post: #59 Hey eskro, Can these builds run SAB/CP/SB ? Or would I need a more powerful CPU for that?
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WhiteLighter Senior Member Posts: 232 Joined: Jan 2011 Reputation: 0	2011-11-08 02:58 Post: #60 speedemonV12 Wrote:Hey eskro, Can these builds run SAB/CP/SB ? Or would I need a more powerful CPU for that? Yes, It can run SAB/CP/SB. I'm using the same CPU (AMD Sempron 145 Sargas 2.8GHz) on my UnRaid box running SAB/CP/SB with 1x2GB ram
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