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Check if the motherboard matches your requirements and specifications.

Check if the motherboard matches your requirements and specifications.

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EnderBoba
Junior Member
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04-27-2022, 11:39 AM
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Hey! You're looking to set up a solid NAS with backups. I checked the link you shared—it looks promising, but it’s priced at just $110 for 2.5 GB. That’s quite a bit less than what you’ve spent on your current setup. Make sure it meets your future needs like running Ubuntu or Debian with VPN and media servers. Also, consider whether a 3TB RAID drive would work well on that board. Let me know if you want help comparing alternatives!
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EnderBoba
04-27-2022, 11:39 AM #1

Hey! You're looking to set up a solid NAS with backups. I checked the link you shared—it looks promising, but it’s priced at just $110 for 2.5 GB. That’s quite a bit less than what you’ve spent on your current setup. Make sure it meets your future needs like running Ubuntu or Debian with VPN and media servers. Also, consider whether a 3TB RAID drive would work well on that board. Let me know if you want help comparing alternatives!

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SpiceCrafter
Junior Member
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05-03-2022, 04:27 PM
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If charged $110 and only have a gigabit ID, the board release year is likely around 2023. Many current budget boards already support 2.5 GHz. Plus, I have another suggestion. The 11400 costs about $100-130, bringing the total to roughly $210-240. That might work for us. PCPartPicker's list includes an Intel Core i3-12100 ($99.99) and an ASRock B660 ($119.99), totaling around $219.98 with shipping and taxes. This could be enough.
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SpiceCrafter
05-03-2022, 04:27 PM #2

If charged $110 and only have a gigabit ID, the board release year is likely around 2023. Many current budget boards already support 2.5 GHz. Plus, I have another suggestion. The 11400 costs about $100-130, bringing the total to roughly $210-240. That might work for us. PCPartPicker's list includes an Intel Core i3-12100 ($99.99) and an ASRock B660 ($119.99), totaling around $219.98 with shipping and taxes. This could be enough.

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monkeylord500
Member
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05-03-2022, 05:34 PM
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Thanks for your prompt reply! Your calculations show the savings wouldn't justify replacing your current chip for the light tasks and Jellyfin use. The i5's extra cores appeal more to you, especially since the i3 lacks those efficiency features and you don’t need DDR5 or PCIe Gen 5. Generally, both chips run similarly and the i5 has a stronger passmark. You’re also planning to buy a motherboard—great move! You’re excited about building a NAS.
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monkeylord500
05-03-2022, 05:34 PM #3

Thanks for your prompt reply! Your calculations show the savings wouldn't justify replacing your current chip for the light tasks and Jellyfin use. The i5's extra cores appeal more to you, especially since the i3 lacks those efficiency features and you don’t need DDR5 or PCIe Gen 5. Generally, both chips run similarly and the i5 has a stronger passmark. You’re also planning to buy a motherboard—great move! You’re excited about building a NAS.