Hi guys, I am trying to build a single do-it-all server based on a:
Ryzen 3900x CPU
ASRock x470D4U motherboard
12x10TB WD Reds
and a rack case.
I was looking at the cheap Rosewill cases, but I saw so many good recommendations about the SuperMicro 3U and 4U cases that I wanted to know if I could use one with just the backplane and PSU to enclose and power my build. What I don't understand is what I would need to connect the backplane to the asrock motherboard, what connects the drives to the backplane, if there would be any problems using drives greater than 2TB, and any other gotchas about the chassis.
I liked the number of bays on the 3U, but I was worried about whether my stock Ryzen cooler would fit so I won't discount the 4U as an option. Can anyone help explain this to someone who has only ever built home PCs? Thanks!
Ryzen 3900x CPU
ASRock x470D4U motherboard
12x10TB WD Reds
and a rack case.
I was looking at the cheap Rosewill cases, but I saw so many good recommendations about the SuperMicro 3U and 4U cases that I wanted to know if I could use one with just the backplane and PSU to enclose and power my build. What I don't understand is what I would need to connect the backplane to the asrock motherboard, what connects the drives to the backplane, if there would be any problems using drives greater than 2TB, and any other gotchas about the chassis.
I liked the number of bays on the 3U, but I was worried about whether my stock Ryzen cooler would fit so I won't discount the 4U as an option. Can anyone help explain this to someone who has only ever built home PCs? Thanks!