Compatibility check for a Supermicro MB based server

[InToSSH]

Hello,
since this is my first server build, I would like to ask you to help me check the compatibility of parts I have selected. It will be used with Win Server 2012R2, mostly for Remote desktop services, running basic programs (Outlook, MS Office, SAP).I am working with limited selection of parts, which are available here in Czech republic. I would like to use only one CPU at first, with possibility to add second CPU later.

Parts list
MB: SuperMicro MBD-X10DRL-i-O
CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2630 v4
RAM: Crucial 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133, Dual Ranked x8
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 850 B2 850W
CASE: Fractal Design Define XL R2
CPU COOLER: Noctua NH-U12S
HDD: WD Red - 2TB x3

I am not sure if the Noctua cooler would fit in case of using 2 CPUs.
I would like to build standard tower case, because selection of rack cases is really limited.
Do you think it's a good idea to use 2x SSD in RAID 1 for system and then 3x HDD in RAID 5 for storage?
I would love to hear any suggestions you have.

Thank you.

 

[sadams04]

You are in pretty good shape.

CPU - I would rather have a few less cores and a higher clock speed over more cores at a slower speed. The majority of what you will be doing is single threaded and will likely see better performance overall from the E5-1650 (6-core @ 3.6GHz). Nothing wrong witht eh E5-2630, but the 2.3GHz clock speed leaves a bit to be desired..
STORAGE - Mirror a pair of SSDs is a bit of overkill for your purposes. You aren't looking for a lot of performance from your apps.. A single SSD will be fine (with a good backup solution), unless you really want to do redundant drives for recovery purposes.
PSU - 850w is way oversized unless you plan on adding a large GPU like the GTX 1080. A quality 450w is plenty, and 550w gives you a little headroom for upgrades.

Something like...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E5-1650 V4 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($608.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Supermicro MBD-X10DAL-I-O ATX Dual-CPU LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($301.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 32GB (4 x 8GB) Registered DDR4-2133 Memory ($190.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk X400 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($134.99 @ Directron)
Storage: Sandisk X400 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($134.99 @ Directron)
Storage: Western Digital Red 3TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($108.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Red 3TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($108.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Red 3TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($108.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Red 3TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($108.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Fractal Design Define XL R2 (Black Pearl) ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $2063.46

 

[InToSSH]

Thanks for your extensive answer.
You made good poing considering clock speeds, kinda forgot about it.. I chose a CPU with more cores (although with lower clock speed) because there will be like 10 concurrent users connected using RDP, running apps which are not that speed demanding. Not sure if I am right about that as I don't exactly know how well Windows assigns cores for each app/each user, correct me if Im wrong here. I know it would be better for VMs, but not here.

I would like to have 2 SSDs, just for redundancy, although the server will be backed up to another machine anyway.
Problem with our current server was that users were mainly using their Desktop and My Documents folders for storing data, wasting the OS drive space and not using the second HDD space, but this can be fixed with Folder redirection moving their User profile folders to second drive.

Speaking of PSU, I chose this one mainly because there were no PSUs with less watts, having 2 EPS 12V 8-pin connectors which are required by the motherboard.

CRYORIG H5 cooler you suggested looks nice, but I am not sure I would fit those side by side when upgrading to dual CPU, as those sockets are really close to each other, this one is even wider than the Noctua.