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Nas + Virtual PC Buid - Enquiries - 04-27-2024
Hi guys, just looking for some advice from you about my first NAS/PC machine build. I have already completed my research into the important component to build but want of course a real opinion from your experts. Can you please take a quick look and let me know if anything is wrong or something? I appreciate and thank you very much for your advice.
Asus ROG Strix B760-I Gaming WiFi motherboard
or
MSI MPG B760I EDGE WIFI Motherboard, Mini-ITX
Intel Core i5-12600K 12th Generation Desktop Processor
CORSAIR VENGEANCE DDR5 RAM 64GB (2x32GB) 5200MHz CL40
High Speed 6Gbps Sata 3 iii Cable Sas Cable for Server
10Gtek® 10Gb PCI-E NIC Network Card, Dual Copper RJ45 Port
Crucial P3 Plus 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe Internal SSD
Noctua NH-L9x65, Premium Low-Profile CPU Cooler
or
JONSBO CR1400 V2 CPU Radiator 4 Heat Pipes 5V 3PIN ARGB CPU Cooling Fan For Intel 115X 1200 1700
M2 to SATA Adapter M.2 NGFF NVME to SATA3.0 Expansion Card
JONSBO N2 ITX Mini NAS Server
JULONGFENGBAO SFX Micro 600W PSU
RE: Nas + Virtual PC Buid - ed - 05-03-2024
Firstly, both motherboards you've listed are great options, but make sure to choose the one that best fits your specific needs and preferences, whether it's based on features, connectivity, or aesthetics.
The Intel Core i5-12600K is a powerful processor choice, but do keep in mind that it's more geared towards gaming and general computing tasks rather than heavy virtualization workloads. If you plan to run multiple virtual machines simultaneously or demanding applications, you might want to consider a processor from Intel's Xeon or AMD's Ryzen Threadripper series, which are designed for workstation and server environments.
Your RAM choice with the Corsair Vengeance DDR5 64GB kit is excellent, providing ample memory for multitasking and virtualization. Just ensure that your motherboard supports DDR5 RAM, as not all motherboards do.
For storage, the Crucial P3 Plus 1TB NVMe SSD is a solid option for fast storage, but with a NAS build, you might also want to consider adding additional drives for mass storage capacity. You mentioned a 45TB requirement, so you'll likely need several large-capacity hard drives for this purpose.
The 10Gtek 10Gb PCI-E NIC network card is a fantastic addition for high-speed networking, especially if you're transferring large files frequently or require low-latency connections.