I could not locate a section on where to ask for build advice, so I decided to drop it here. I hope it's OK
Currently, I have system with a mATX Supermicro X10SLM+-F (with a Xeon ES-1240V3 CPU) that functions as both a fileserver and virtualisation machine.
Due to shifting priorities (marriage ), this machine is not being used much anymore. Also, it makes more noise and uses more power than I would like to. I would like to make a smaller version of this box that is quieter and more energy-efficient, and -preferably- cheap. I could then use the old mATX system as fileserver and move the other functionality to this small box. The functions it would need to perform (on a very occasional basis):
- webserver (only internal stuff, no heavy duty stuff)
- some small virtualisation (docker, no heavy duty stuff)
- perhaps mediaserver and mail server
So hence my new search. I'm looking for a motherboard with the following characteristics:
- embedded CPU: Intel Xeon D or Pentium D
- mini-ITX preferably, mATX but then I need to buy a new case
- IPMI
- 1 SATA DOM port or 1 SATA M.2 slot
- 4 cores/threads maximum
- low-power
I've been eyeballing the X10SDV-2C-TLN2F, but I find the price quite big compared to what I need. In my opinion, the machine can be a bit slower, as long as the noise/energy/price is low enough.
Another contender is the Supermicro X10SDV-2C-TP4F, but I find it has less features then the mITX board and is only slightly cheaper. But I really like the package (Supermicro SuperServer 5018D-LN4T ).
I am in urgent need for some advice Perhaps I'm missing something, or there are other brands out there :/
Currently, I have system with a mATX Supermicro X10SLM+-F (with a Xeon ES-1240V3 CPU) that functions as both a fileserver and virtualisation machine.
Due to shifting priorities (marriage ), this machine is not being used much anymore. Also, it makes more noise and uses more power than I would like to. I would like to make a smaller version of this box that is quieter and more energy-efficient, and -preferably- cheap. I could then use the old mATX system as fileserver and move the other functionality to this small box. The functions it would need to perform (on a very occasional basis):
- webserver (only internal stuff, no heavy duty stuff)
- some small virtualisation (docker, no heavy duty stuff)
- perhaps mediaserver and mail server
So hence my new search. I'm looking for a motherboard with the following characteristics:
- embedded CPU: Intel Xeon D or Pentium D
- mini-ITX preferably, mATX but then I need to buy a new case
- IPMI
- 1 SATA DOM port or 1 SATA M.2 slot
- 4 cores/threads maximum
- low-power
I've been eyeballing the X10SDV-2C-TLN2F, but I find the price quite big compared to what I need. In my opinion, the machine can be a bit slower, as long as the noise/energy/price is low enough.
Another contender is the Supermicro X10SDV-2C-TP4F, but I find it has less features then the mITX board and is only slightly cheaper. But I really like the package (Supermicro SuperServer 5018D-LN4T ).
I am in urgent need for some advice Perhaps I'm missing something, or there are other brands out there :/