Linux Ivy Bridge Home Server - Advice
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:41 am
It's been a while since I built a box, so, before I do something expensive and daft...
I'm building a headless 24/7 server box for the home. It will run Fedora Linux and provide a secure Internet gateway, home network services and a MythTV master back-end.
My shopping list so far:
Fractal Design Define Mini
Seasonic G360
ASUS P8H77-M mATX
2x4GB generic DDR3-1600 (PC3-12800) XMP CAS 9-9-9-24 1.5V
Intel i5 3450 Ivy Bridge
Prolimatech Megahalems Rev C
120mm PWM CPU fan
Intel CT PRO/1000 PCIe Gbit LAN
Bits I have:
SATA drives, 250G, 500G, 1T
PCI dual tuner DVB-T card
Arctic Silver
USB mini keyboard for configuration
USB memory and USB DVD R/W for installation
Other:
Cash (as ever) is tight, so I'm looking for good value and reliability. Don't mind spending money on things that make a difference, e.g. over-rated heatsink.
Run headless. Administer via SSH. Accessible but in a spare room. Reboot only for kernel updates, around every 2 weeks.
Will run as a router/firewall/proxy between the home Gbit LAN switch and ADSL2+ modem (bridge mode).
Will need to do some MPEG processing etc.
May be used occasionally as a MythTV front-end via HDMI to a TV (USB/CEC bridge for TV remote).
May add a PCIe dual tuner DVB-T2 card later.
Specific questions:
* Anything I forgot?
* Good, quiet PWM CPU fan for the Mega?
* Fractal Design stock fans good enough?
* Good, efficient and reliable DDR3 manufacturer, range?
* Any Linux driver issues with ASUS H77 boards? Looks like there are issues with Gigabyte Atheros LAN support. ASUS use Realtek. Would prefer an Intel board but no Ivy Bridge mATX with HDMI and PCI.
* Comments?
Thanks in advance,
--Dave_G
I'm building a headless 24/7 server box for the home. It will run Fedora Linux and provide a secure Internet gateway, home network services and a MythTV master back-end.
My shopping list so far:
Fractal Design Define Mini
Seasonic G360
ASUS P8H77-M mATX
2x4GB generic DDR3-1600 (PC3-12800) XMP CAS 9-9-9-24 1.5V
Intel i5 3450 Ivy Bridge
Prolimatech Megahalems Rev C
120mm PWM CPU fan
Intel CT PRO/1000 PCIe Gbit LAN
Bits I have:
SATA drives, 250G, 500G, 1T
PCI dual tuner DVB-T card
Arctic Silver
USB mini keyboard for configuration
USB memory and USB DVD R/W for installation
Other:
Cash (as ever) is tight, so I'm looking for good value and reliability. Don't mind spending money on things that make a difference, e.g. over-rated heatsink.
Run headless. Administer via SSH. Accessible but in a spare room. Reboot only for kernel updates, around every 2 weeks.
Will run as a router/firewall/proxy between the home Gbit LAN switch and ADSL2+ modem (bridge mode).
Will need to do some MPEG processing etc.
May be used occasionally as a MythTV front-end via HDMI to a TV (USB/CEC bridge for TV remote).
May add a PCIe dual tuner DVB-T2 card later.
Specific questions:
* Anything I forgot?
* Good, quiet PWM CPU fan for the Mega?
* Fractal Design stock fans good enough?
* Good, efficient and reliable DDR3 manufacturer, range?
* Any Linux driver issues with ASUS H77 boards? Looks like there are issues with Gigabyte Atheros LAN support. ASUS use Realtek. Would prefer an Intel board but no Ivy Bridge mATX with HDMI and PCI.
* Comments?
Thanks in advance,
--Dave_G