Silent File Server
Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 12:52 pm
I'm currently running out of space on my desktop PC that is doubling as a file server for my HTPC media, so I'm wanting to migrate to a dedicated file server. Since this is going to go out next to the TV I'm wanting this as reasonably quiet as I possibly can.
Unfortunately I'm unsure, given the mobo/ram combination what type of heatsink will fit comfortably inside and still provide decent cooling. Suggestions/replacements are greatly appreciated.
So far my parts list looks like this:
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 5450 1GB Video Card
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply:Kingwin 500W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
A alternative realizing a quad-core CPU is a bit overkill and using the Tempest EVO for suspending the HD's is:
CPU: AMD A6-3500 2.1GHz Triple-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASRock A75 PRO4/MVP ATX FM1 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory
Case: NZXT Tempest EVO ATX Mid Tower Case
Other: SeaSonic X-650
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Unfortunately I'm unsure, given the mobo/ram combination what type of heatsink will fit comfortably inside and still provide decent cooling. Suggestions/replacements are greatly appreciated.
So far my parts list looks like this:
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 5450 1GB Video Card
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply:Kingwin 500W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
A alternative realizing a quad-core CPU is a bit overkill and using the Tempest EVO for suspending the HD's is:
CPU: AMD A6-3500 2.1GHz Triple-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASRock A75 PRO4/MVP ATX FM1 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory
Case: NZXT Tempest EVO ATX Mid Tower Case
Other: SeaSonic X-650
[Mod: we don't need pricing or links to answer your question.]