![]() I knew I'd have to use a riser cable to connect the card to the motherboard, and I wasn't completely sure it would stay properly slotted into the longer x16 slot. For the motherboard, I wanted a micro-ATX model with a PCIe x4 slot, which I could use for a SATA expansion card. It was important to me to switch from my old SATA SSD to a new NVMe model, since it would take up less space in the tight build and not hog a SATA port. ![]() Shucking a WD Easystore HDD (Image credit: Wes Fenlon)įor storage, I waited for a sale to buy an affordable 500GB WD SN750 NVMe SSD. I really didn't need nearly 600 watts of power without a graphics card, but the efficiency is great, and, well, be prepared for anything, right? As far as I know, it's the only Flex 1U PSU that goes above 400 watts (there are customized versions of this PSU out there, too) and it offers an 80+ Platinum efficiency rating. I learned about one model that's really popular with small form-factor enthusiasts: The Enhance Electronics ENP-7660B, a 600 watt power supply. I also planned to add a Noctua fan to the case for stronger, quieter airflow.įor the power supply, I had to research the Flex 1U form factor, which is smaller than regular ATX and even SFX power supplies, and not commonly used in consumer tech. Anything taller either wouldn't leave enough space for proper airflow or wouldn't fit, period. That made one decision very easy:įor the cooler I picked Noctua's NH-L9i, because there's very little clearance between the motherboard tray and the top of the case. With Linux and ZFS, QuTS hero supports advanced data reduction technologies for further driving down costs and increasing reliablility of SSD (all-flash) storage.Someone on Reddit (opens in new tab) built a similar server to mine three years ago and documented the process of building with the NSC-810A, which gave me a good look at what would fit in the case. QuTS hero is the operating system for high-end and enterprise QNAP NAS models. WIth Linux and ext4, QTS enables reliable storage for everyone with versatile value-added features and apps, such as snapshots, Plex media servers, and easy access of your personal cloud. ![]() QTS is the operating system for entry- and mid-level QNAP NAS. ![]()
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