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Hello, I'm currently looking to upgrade/build a Proxmox VM Server to host a Storage/File/Plex Server and a few misc Linux and Windows VMs. I currently have several separate machines which host these individual services. I would like to reuse an existing rack mounted case that I am currently...

Thanks for the response/advice slavie... I was out of town for a while so only now have had the time to respond. Just to add a little more clarity to my request, here is a little more info.... I currently have 3 primary machines that I want to roll into one (onto my Norco Case). 1) Dedicated...

Hi All, Looking for help/advice on a Server Upgrade... It looks like my server (in sig) is on it's last legs. Sometimes it boots, sometimes not so much. Anyways, as it's been a while since I've built a server I'm a bit out of the loop and would appreciate any advice/input the community can...

Hi All, Looking for help/advice on a Server Upgrade... I'm currently running Windows Server Essentials 2016 to primarily handle my backup/restores/shares and Stablebit Drivepool for storage pooling etc... However, I'm now thinking of streamlining this server and decommissioning a couple other...

Ok....So no BF/CM deals :(. If anyone has any thoughts/ideas for this build/re-build, I would still very much appreciate any recommendations. My current Norco File Server is REALLY slow and the Plex Server is just taking up space (and electricity and expending heat etc...). Consolidation and...

Back in May, I posted a thread asking for assistance with a new/updated server build. Unfortunately, due to the current state of affairs with Covid etc... (or emerging state at that time), I was not able to pull the trigger on the new parts that were kindly recommended by sinisterDei and...

I agree with your thoughts on combining the 2 systems. I actually considered combining the boxes....again. They were actually combined at one time, but I just found it more convenient to have them separate. For instance, if I'm working on the server, I don't have to worry about irritating the...

Thanks a lot for the help/guidance. I think it set me well on the path to my once a semi-decade server upgrade. Here is what I've chosen for this go around. Please let me know if you see anything horribly out of whack. MBD-X11SCL-F-O Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard = $199 Intel Xeon E-2146G...

Thank you both for the feedback/input. I'll take a look at the options you presented. I should have mentioned that I'm willing to spend a $1000-$1500 to do this upgrade right. Once I'm done, I don't really want to revisit this for another 5+ years. I'll go ahead and take a look at the...

Well it's that time again. It's been a few years since I built my server. The OS has changed from WHS V1 to WHS 2011 and more recently to Windows Server Essentials 2016 (which has issues with backup/restores etc..). However, for the most part, the hardware has stayed pretty much the same for...

FYI....I know this is an old thread, but I have seen this issue on other sites with various 'solutions' that seem to be inconsistent at best (as was the case when I changed the PSU etc.). Anyways, here is what permanently fixed this issue. I went ahead and upgraded to WHS 2011 with no...

Well.... After much deliberation I've come up with a 'solution' to this issue. Due to some other challenges with 32bit vs 64bit driver issues on both the server and my client PC's, as well as some other issues with WHS V1, I'm going to go ahead and upgrade the server software to WHS 2011 /...

Thanks Danny for all your input. After much fiddling around with things and having it powered down for a while, I was able to get it to boot completely. At this point I think I'm just going to try to keep it up and see if it crashes or not. If not, I'm going to assume it's something to do...

I'm not exactly sure what that will prove. The POST appears to complete and work fine. I get 'OK' messages on all the controllers etc.. It's the OS startup that isn't completing. Oh, btw, I forgot to mention that I have taken the OS drive out of the server case and ran some chkdsk tests...

With WHS it's kind of difficult to do that. I'm concerned that it will drop the disks as defective/failed. I know that I can pull one drive for a couple of minutes and put it back and WHS will auto recover. However, I'm not sure what happens when I drop a group of them on bootup. Do you know...

I am having some intermittent boot issues with my NORCO 4220 WHS Server (see sig). I believe the issue is related to an underpowered PSU and I would like to get some recommendations on PSU's that would accomodate my setup (specifically I'm concerned about getting a PSU that can support my 20+...

I guess there weren't anymore recommended changes. I'm going to pull the trigger on all these parts in a couple of hours. If anyone has any last minute recommendations, based upon Cyber Monday deals, please let me know. Thanks again to all for the help.

I guess I should have consolidated/updated my list before posting that last request. Here is the 'final' build list, along with updated prices (as of Saturday). Case Corsair Obsidian Series 800D CC800DW ATX Case (1) 244.96 Memory Corsair Vengeance LP CML16GX3M2A1600C10 2 x 8GB DDR3 1600 RAM...

Well...I'm going to be pulling the trigger on this build this weekend (Monday evening at latest). I wanted to wait until all the BF and Cyber Monday deals were revealed. If anyone sees anything out there that would improve either the overall price or the quality of this build, please speak...

Sorry for the bad link. My 'logic' might make more sense with the correct link/info. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130787 Would this card make any difference for the two games included in this deal? Either way, I plan on getting these 2 games. Combined they...

I apologize for second guessing my final 'approved' build, but I was doing a little more research and I'm wondering if I should upgrade the video card I selected. I don't do a lot of gaming but I do some and I want to make sure that I can play any new games on the highest resolution with no...

Thanks for the feedback/input. Anyone else have any input on soundcards/speakers. I'm really out of the loop on these.

Thanks for the 'heads up'. I did NOT remember that. Any input on the Sound stuff?

Thank you both for your feedback/advice. I have updated by build accordingly (I bumped the PSU to the 750W because I will probably be adding several more HDDs plus SLI eventually). I still need input on the soundcard/speakers if anyone has any suggestions. I have a full blown HTPC for...

It's been a few years since I built my last desktop based upon the great recommendations from this site. Well it's time again to build a machine that will hopefully stick around as long as this one did. Unfortunately, it's been a few months since I did any serious research. At that time I...

Thanks for the recommendation(s). When I originally ordered this setup I had included a Graphics card that turned out to be too large for this case and I ended up returning it. Fortunately, this board does have built in graphics that are surprisingly good. I was in the process of ordering...

Hello All, A couple of years ago I put together an HTPC with the components listed below (thanks again to those on this forum that helped me out at the time). Unfortunately, the system is starting to power down on it's own (sometimes while in use) and it's starting to occur more...

Appreciate the feedback. Unfortunately, simply setting it up in WHS doesn't appear to be sufficient/viable. I know exactly where to go to 'enable hibernation' in WHS but it's not an available option. Every guide I've read implies that if it's not available in the control panel then you...

Is anyone familiar enough with this board to know how to set hibernate mode on it? That would get me a start :)

Sorry all....I may have been unclear in my original post. I already have the hardware and I am very please with it's performance (btw - my harddrives are hitachi 2tb). Anyways, what I am really trying to accomplish is reduce uptime by utilizing such WHS utilities as Lights out, hibernate...

Ok...silly question. Does anyone know how to enable hibernate on this board. I know about the whole setup in the WHS - Control Panel/Power Options tab etc. However, the Hibernate option is not available there. It's my understanding (based on google info) that it may need to be enabled in...

All, With a lot of help from members on this board, I finally put together a storage system that has all the requirements I need at the moment and appears to have all the growth potential I will need for sometime to come (Thanks again!). Now, here is my dilemma. In order to keep the...

You're probably right, but unfortunately the case is non-refundable thru the Egg :(. Therefore, I kind of need to come up with the best compromise at this point.

I agree that it's not as fast as the 5770. However, according to all the reviews its a close second (at least closest that exists). Also, the 5770 cards won't fit in the Antec Case (at least the few that I checked specs on). In short, I'm looking for the best card that will fit into this...

Ok... Looks like this is my next vote. Sapphire 5750 - Good Reviews, quiet and cool running (and best of all short) http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=6046434&sku=A271-5752&srkey=Sapphire%20Vapor-X%20HD%205750%201GB%20DDR5 Any thoughts?

Ok....I'll put up my own recommendations....Any thoughts; All are GEFORCE 240GT cards. All appear to be well under the length requirements for this case (i.e. 6.5 to 8.0 inches) and have lower power consumption and noise. MSI Card - Highly rated 240GT card on miscellaneous websites...

Hate to double post but.... Now I'm having trouble locating a replacement Video Card for the HD5850 that didn't fit. I want something equivalent (if that exists) but in the proper size profile. Any suggestions?

Just in case anyone else was intending to use this build.... The Radeon HD 5850 Card will NOT fit in the Antec case. Unfortunately, I had to find out the hard way :( Oh well, time to call Newegg and negotiate an exchange.

All, Thanks again to all for their advice. I have finally ordered all the parts. Let the building begin (Media Server and HTPC). I will post pictures/updates when I can. I just wanted to say that mobilecommand's suggestion to go with the custom cables was even easier than I was made to...

Awesome....thanks for the quick info. I'm tired of procrastinating on these builds and want to pull the trigger before I find something else to wait for.... Thanks again to all for their input.