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    Nas cpu

    Hi

    I currently have an asus p8z68 sandybridge motherboard and ram from an old build which i am no longer using. Im contemplating getting the intel G2020 for a NAS.

    Power efficiency is important, as well as onboard graphics

    can someone please advise on whether this would be a good choice of cpu or whether there are better options?

    I am open to purchasing another motherboard also if there is a better option

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    Re: Nas cpu

    Do you want it to do anything besides smb? If not, even a cheap snb/IVB celeron should be plenty - the popular hp microserver uses a low clocked athlon and manages fine. Just avoid the single core ones.

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    Re: Nas cpu

    How about to sell the P8Z68 MoBo and buy something smaller? Just asking. Ideally should be enough for a CPU+new MoBo (like a A55 MoBo plus new dual-core Richland)?

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    Re: Nas cpu

    whats Smb? I did look at a few synology and hp servers but thought id build my own so I can customise it and because its a lot more fun doing it this way

    Something like this then maybe?

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009OMB6O...SIN=B009OMB6OE

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    Re: Nas cpu

    SMB = Server Message Block, the Windows file-sharing protocol.

    It would depend how much you could sell that board for really, you can get an 1155 Celeron for about £35.

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    Re: Nas cpu

    I wont get much as I broke one of the PCIe slots in a horrible watercooling accident, think ill just punt for a celeron and see how it goes. Thanks

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    Re: Nas cpu

    The G1610 should be fine, but double-check the motherboard compatibility list and, if possible, update the BIOS with the other CPU if you still have it.

    Edit: Just had a quick look and apparently it's supported after BIOS version 3402. It *may* work with an earlier version (even if it does, upgrade it ASAP) but I've had problems with unsupported CPUs so I wouldn't count on it.

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    Re: Nas cpu

    Just a tip: ignore the "ultra low power" offerings (CPUs with a "T" at the end, a.k.a. 35-45W TDP).
    You'll end up paying more for less, as the T-CPUs have a lower TDP, but also lower clock speed and they cost more to top this off.

    A boring old Celeron Dualcore G530 (2.4GHz, 65W TDP) uses less than 25W while torture testing. The entire system with integrated graphics and 2 HDDs uses ~42W idle, ~64W full load.
    Temperatures are with the stock intel cooler (the super thin all-aluminum piece of sh..), but with Arctic MX-2 instead of the 3 stripes of thermal "grease" intel vomits on there.



    edit: forgot to mention.. as you won't be using an ultra-low-end H61 board with no BIOS options whatsoever (like I do), you might also be able to lower the CPU core voltage and make it use even less power..

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    Re: Nas cpu

    If you're going to be transcoding anything, you'll need something with a bit of oomph.

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