this is my first time building a dedicated home media server + file storage. i want to use it mainly for my jellyfin library at home, but also for friends and family streaming. i do not have 4k content (probably never will) and i’d like my build to support 10 simultaneous streams at least.
Until now i had a single 20tb hdd with all my media inside my work pc. My goal now is to have 60TB of usable storage with 2 parity disks and my budget is around 2500euros (ofcourse the cheaper the better). Here is a list of components i have gathered so far,
PCPartPicker Part List:
CPU: Intel Core i5-12400 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor ($215.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i-17xx chromax.black 33.84 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME H610I-PLUS D4-CSM Mini ITX LGA1700 Motherboard ($112.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($177.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 250 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($87.95 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate IronWolf Pro NAS 14 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($274.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate IronWolf Pro NAS 14 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($274.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate IronWolf Pro NAS 14 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($274.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate IronWolf Pro NAS 14 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($274.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate IronWolf Pro NAS 14 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($274.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate IronWolf Pro NAS 14 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($274.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Jonsbo N3 Mini ITX Desktop Case ($161.00 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair SF750 (2018) 750 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap 60.09 CFM 120 mm Fan ($37.95 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap 60.09 CFM 120 mm Fan ($37.95 @ Amazon)
UPS: APC Back-UPS Pro 1500 UPS ($311.99 @ Amazon)
i would appreciate any comments, especially since i cant find the right mobo and psu to support all these hdds
If you are only planning to use 6x HDDs, you can consider N4 as well. It’s usually cheaper than N3 and also supports mATX boards. I didn’t touch N4 in vivo, though.
The CPUs with UHD 770 would be better for transcoding. My 13400 with the same UHD 730 can barely transcode (~1.2x) high bitrate AV1. It is a lot better with HEVC (~4.5x). Depending on your media library format and the number of simultaneous watchers, it can be enough or not.
You do you, but all those seem like an overkill to me (OTOH, you already have the PSU). Especially the fans. I don’t really understand why you even need them. I mean, the CPU has a 65W tdp and can be cooled by almost anything. I personally use cheap tower coolers with 90mm fans for my 13400 and 12400.
Regarding the UPS, if you plan to use it only for the NAS – it’s for sure too powerful (and thus is too expensive).
You don’t need fast memory for a NAS (because your network will always be slower). I assume it can help with transcoding, but not sure about that.
Also, it’s recommended by truenas veterans to not use overclocked memory (as OC may cause additional errors). And if you already ditched the idea of ECC memory, you can consider DDR5 instead (you would need a mobo with DDR5 as well). It has on-die ECC – better than no ECC at all.
very helpful comments! thanks! makes it easier for me to rethink my priorities
i will stick with N3 because of its dimensions, as i want it to fit in a specific spot in my house. Also i will probably use the extra two hdds for backup or future expansion. N4 is on the large side for my needs (although i really like the design).
super useful comment. i will definitely upgrade the cpu.
question : how safe are those aliexpress mobo cpu combos? the specs and prices look great but i dont know if the quality is actually great and also whether you get what you buy. They seem too good to be true is what i’m trying to say.
like this one : ERYING Mini ITX Kit i9 12900HK CPU Motherboard Combo (cant post links here?)
not sure if it supports ecc memory. or if it plays well with truenas. for some reason they mention towards the bottom that they suggest installing windows 11.
can i trust this? 2 birds with one stone would be ideal as it solves my main issues.
PSU and UPS are overkill. completely agree on that. i will downgrade those. But regarding the fans i really want this to be as silent as possible, as it will be sitting in my living room which is a pretty small space next to my tv. (my cats would love a small size heater :P). So apart from the cooler i thought about replacing the existing fans.
yes i read that somewhere, more ram –> better transcoding.
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I can be wrong, but laptop cpus usually don’t support ECC.
Regarding the trust… getting a warranty is almost non-existent on ali.
Yeah, they are not silent, nor do they do a good job in cooling beefy drives (it’s a fail of the case, though). But your size pick is wrong. They are 92mm, not 120 – Reddit - The heart of the internet.
