Hi All
First post, but I've been reading and using TH for a while now.
I have been going back and forth on some things, but I think I'm almost set. I just wanted to run some things by you guys first.
I am building a new Server tower for our company (I'm just the IT guy )
We have been using a (bad) workstation with SBS 2003 R2
Its been about 18 months, and we're noticing a bit of a slowdown, so they've come to me for an upgrade.
So I want to migrate.
Here's my (basic) NewEgg list:
Intel Xeon E5520 (Nehalem) 2.26GHz (x 2)
LGA 1366 80W Quad-Core Server Processor Model BX80602E5520 – Retail
Item #: N82E16819117185
SUPERMICRO Dual Intel Xeon 5500 series Server Motherboard
MBD-X8DAL-3-O Dual LGA 1366 Intel 5500 ATX Motherboard – Retail
Item #: N82E16813182191
Antec Twelve Hundred
Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811129043
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm (x 2)
Fluid Dynamic CPU Cooler (Rev.2)- Retail
Item #: N82E16835186134
CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX
850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16817139009
Western Digital Caviar Black (x 6)
WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822136319
Kingston 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 (x 2)
SDRAM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) ECC Registered Server Memory Model KVR1066D3S4R7SK3/6GI - Retail
Item #: N82E16820134944
To me it seems like a solid machine. We only have 12 employees, but we're thinking of expanding dramatically (maybe doubling in the next 3 years).
I mentioned that we have SBS 2003 R2, and maybe when SBS 2008 R2 gets released we'll upgrade.
I'm getting other stuff, too (SATA PCI-E Card and a DVD Burner)
We have a BUFFALO TeraStation (1TB - 4 x 500GB) for backup hooked up to an eSATA (which why I'm adding SATA ports... gonna use the on-board 6 for a raid (or two?)).
I wanted to know if I could swap out a better MOBO that would fit in that same case, or a better case and mobo for those CPUs.
We're thinking of putting it in a bottom cabinet of a build-in. The space is 23.8"h x 23"d x 34.9"w
I'm laying it on it's side (so the 8" width of the case becomes the height). I think the depth is okay, and probably shouldn't be any deeper. Any ATX-E compatible case seemed to be too big. We can probably remove the drawers above the cabinet, giving it a few more inches of height. If we do, we'd keep it upright, but turn it so the 8" width become the depth. We plan on ventilating the space plenty (installing fans, grilles, and filters), but if the size is a problem, we'll leave it out in the open somewhere.
Another thing I wasnt sure about is the PSU. It seems like its a good quality PSU, but I'm not sure if the wattage (850W) is enough for all 6 HDDs and both CPUs, and all 8 fans + lights, etc.
I don't plan on using a graphics card (wanted to order one anyway )
ANY help or comments would be GREATLY appreciated.
First post, but I've been reading and using TH for a while now.
I have been going back and forth on some things, but I think I'm almost set. I just wanted to run some things by you guys first.
I am building a new Server tower for our company (I'm just the IT guy )
We have been using a (bad) workstation with SBS 2003 R2
Its been about 18 months, and we're noticing a bit of a slowdown, so they've come to me for an upgrade.
So I want to migrate.
Here's my (basic) NewEgg list:
Intel Xeon E5520 (Nehalem) 2.26GHz (x 2)
LGA 1366 80W Quad-Core Server Processor Model BX80602E5520 – Retail
Item #: N82E16819117185
SUPERMICRO Dual Intel Xeon 5500 series Server Motherboard
MBD-X8DAL-3-O Dual LGA 1366 Intel 5500 ATX Motherboard – Retail
Item #: N82E16813182191
Antec Twelve Hundred
Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811129043
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm (x 2)
Fluid Dynamic CPU Cooler (Rev.2)- Retail
Item #: N82E16835186134
CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX
850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16817139009
Western Digital Caviar Black (x 6)
WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822136319
Kingston 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 (x 2)
SDRAM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) ECC Registered Server Memory Model KVR1066D3S4R7SK3/6GI - Retail
Item #: N82E16820134944
To me it seems like a solid machine. We only have 12 employees, but we're thinking of expanding dramatically (maybe doubling in the next 3 years).
I mentioned that we have SBS 2003 R2, and maybe when SBS 2008 R2 gets released we'll upgrade.
I'm getting other stuff, too (SATA PCI-E Card and a DVD Burner)
We have a BUFFALO TeraStation (1TB - 4 x 500GB) for backup hooked up to an eSATA (which why I'm adding SATA ports... gonna use the on-board 6 for a raid (or two?)).
I wanted to know if I could swap out a better MOBO that would fit in that same case, or a better case and mobo for those CPUs.
We're thinking of putting it in a bottom cabinet of a build-in. The space is 23.8"h x 23"d x 34.9"w
I'm laying it on it's side (so the 8" width of the case becomes the height). I think the depth is okay, and probably shouldn't be any deeper. Any ATX-E compatible case seemed to be too big. We can probably remove the drawers above the cabinet, giving it a few more inches of height. If we do, we'd keep it upright, but turn it so the 8" width become the depth. We plan on ventilating the space plenty (installing fans, grilles, and filters), but if the size is a problem, we'll leave it out in the open somewhere.
Another thing I wasnt sure about is the PSU. It seems like its a good quality PSU, but I'm not sure if the wattage (850W) is enough for all 6 HDDs and both CPUs, and all 8 fans + lights, etc.
I don't plan on using a graphics card (wanted to order one anyway )
ANY help or comments would be GREATLY appreciated.