Cheapest 16 HDD's Capable unRAID Server Build Money can buy!!

poofyhairguy · 2011-09-14 00:36

The Antec 1200 has the best airflow of any case I have ever dealt with. I can't recommend a media server case more if you want a tower. It is my favorite computer case, and I have more than ten that cost way and less than the 1200.

The advantage over a Norco is that every fan is 120mm or larger which means quieter.

The Norco's are more a 20 drive build.

poofyhairguy · 2011-09-14 00:36

eskro Wrote:mainly due to ALL drives being cooled by the CoolerMAster cages
and overall look with those cages in there too

eskro · 2011-09-14 03:15

poofyhairguy Wrote:The Norco's are more a 20 drive build.

i agree!

But i must admit that im curious about 'trying' a 14 HDDs build
using the NORCO RPC-470...

what do u think?

the 4x80mm fans on the wall of the NORCO are too loud/needs to be replaced?

eskro · 2011-09-14 03:15

unRAID FTW!!!!!!!!!!!

** Jumps from the 3rd rope, BOOM!!

roberto99 · 2011-09-14 12:39

Hi all

I was thinking about such a build too. My main concern is that the harddisks get enough power (A (amperes)). Did any one check the details (per rail) of the proposed power supply and calculate how much the harddisks need at boot time?

eskro · 2011-09-14 18:51

Corsair 500W has a single raiL
and thats what you want when using an unRAID Server...

its +12v Rail has 34A which means it can handle 17 'Green' drives!

So your definitely 'Safe' when using 16 Green HDD's with this build,,,,

poofyhairguy · 2011-09-14 19:40

eskro Wrote:Corsair 500W has a single raiL
and thats what you want when using an unRAID Server...

its +12v Rail has 34A which means it can handle 17 'Green' drives!

So your definitely 'Safe' when using 16 Green HDD's with this build,,,,

On that note, if you want 16 x 7200RPM drives in this beast, use this PSU:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...0neo%20620

That PSU can take up to 20 drives.

eskro · 2011-09-14 19:59

Perfect! BookMark'ed!! that will be used on the 20 HDD Server Smile

BigO · 2011-09-14 20:08

While mine is a little bit different i can attest from real world experience that the antec 1200 is a great server case when set up correctly. I doubt many things out there will work as good. Here is my build and i can tell you that my drives never break 35ish degrees and that while working pretty hard.

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Also since i wnted to keep the stock look on mine i went ahead and swapped out the antec fronts with there adjustable fans to the coolermaster cages:

Stock cages
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Adjusted:

Front of case:
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Inside with no drives:
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I can provide some more info if need be, please let me know

eskro · 2011-09-14 20:13

this is jawdroping o.O

BigO is the KiNG!!!!!!!!

Smile

eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,234 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 156	2011-09-14 03:15 Post: #23 poofyhairguy Wrote:The Norco's are more a 20 drive build. i agree! But i must admit that im curious about 'trying' a 14 HDDs build using the NORCO RPC-470... what do u think? the 4x80mm fans on the wall of the NORCO are too loud/needs to be replaced? My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,234 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 156	2011-09-14 03:15 Post: #24 unRAID FTW!!!!!!!!!!! ** Jumps from the 3rd rope, BOOM!! My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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roberto99 Junior Member Posts: 42 Joined: Dec 2009 Reputation: 0	2011-09-14 12:39 Post: #25 Hi all I was thinking about such a build too. My main concern is that the harddisks get enough power (A (amperes)). Did any one check the details (per rail) of the proposed power supply and calculate how much the harddisks need at boot time?
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eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,234 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 156	2011-09-14 18:51 Post: #26 Corsair 500W has a single raiL and thats what you want when using an unRAID Server... its +12v Rail has 34A which means it can handle 17 'Green' drives! So your definitely 'Safe' when using 16 Green HDD's with this build,,,, My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,234 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 156	2011-09-14 19:59 Post: #28 Perfect! BookMark'ed!! that will be used on the 20 HDD Server My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,234 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 156	2011-09-14 20:13 Post: #30 this is jawdroping o.O BigO is the KiNG!!!!!!!! My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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