Build’s Name: Compact Silent Windows Workstation in a VM
Aka: Compact Silent Virtual Windows Workstation on Headless CentOS Host running KVM with VGA Passthrough
Operating System/ Storage Platform: CentOS 6 / DAS
http://www.centos.org/
CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230L v3
http://ark.intel.com/products/75053/Intel-Xeon-Processor-E3-1230L-v3-8M-Cache-1_80-GHz
Motherboard: ASRock E3C226D4I
http://www.asrock.com/server/overview.asp?Model=E3C226D2I
http://ark.intel.com/products/75522
Note: could use a E3C224D4I instead since VT-d support is confirmed but no vPro/AMT (though IPMI could be enough)
Chassis: Lian Li TU-200
http://www.lian-li.com/en/dt_portfolio/pc-tu200/
Note: could use a BitFenix Prodigy instead as it seems more suitable for a fanless build
Drives: Intel SSD DC S3500
http://ark.intel.com/products/75679/Intel-SSD-DC-S3500-Series-160GB-2_5in-SATA-6Gbs-20nm-MLC
RAM: 8 GB • DDR3 PC3-12800 • CL=11 • Unbuffered • ECC • DDR3-1600 • 1.35V • 1024Meg x 72 • 8GB ECC
http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=3B05C217A5CA7304
Note: still looking for a low profile alternative as most performance CPU coolers on Mini ITX motherboards require those
Add-in Cards: PNY Quadro NVS 300
http://www3.pny.com/NVIDIA-NVS-300-x1-for-Dual-DVI-or-Dual-VGA-Low-Profile--P2953C364.aspx
Note : mrkrad advices against ATI for VGA passthrough so this could be my ticket (needs confirmation)
Power Supply: Pico PSU most likely
Other Bits: One big CPU cooler
Usage Profile: Just about anything. Remote server administration mostly. I'm not into gaming or media streaming. I just need one good workstation I feel at home with. I'm tired of laptops. Oh and yes, I want absolute silence from this build.
Build isn't complete since some parts are missing (some aren't even decided yet). The motherboard is on backorder for instance. I'm not sure this case is suitable for a fanless build. I might end up replacing it by a BitFenix Prodigy.
Aka: Compact Silent Virtual Windows Workstation on Headless CentOS Host running KVM with VGA Passthrough
Operating System/ Storage Platform: CentOS 6 / DAS
http://www.centos.org/
CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230L v3
http://ark.intel.com/products/75053/Intel-Xeon-Processor-E3-1230L-v3-8M-Cache-1_80-GHz
Motherboard: ASRock E3C226D4I
http://www.asrock.com/server/overview.asp?Model=E3C226D2I
http://ark.intel.com/products/75522
Note: could use a E3C224D4I instead since VT-d support is confirmed but no vPro/AMT (though IPMI could be enough)
Chassis: Lian Li TU-200
http://www.lian-li.com/en/dt_portfolio/pc-tu200/
Note: could use a BitFenix Prodigy instead as it seems more suitable for a fanless build
Drives: Intel SSD DC S3500
http://ark.intel.com/products/75679/Intel-SSD-DC-S3500-Series-160GB-2_5in-SATA-6Gbs-20nm-MLC
RAM: 8 GB • DDR3 PC3-12800 • CL=11 • Unbuffered • ECC • DDR3-1600 • 1.35V • 1024Meg x 72 • 8GB ECC
http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=3B05C217A5CA7304
Note: still looking for a low profile alternative as most performance CPU coolers on Mini ITX motherboards require those
Add-in Cards: PNY Quadro NVS 300
http://www3.pny.com/NVIDIA-NVS-300-x1-for-Dual-DVI-or-Dual-VGA-Low-Profile--P2953C364.aspx
Note : mrkrad advices against ATI for VGA passthrough so this could be my ticket (needs confirmation)
Power Supply: Pico PSU most likely
Other Bits: One big CPU cooler
Usage Profile: Just about anything. Remote server administration mostly. I'm not into gaming or media streaming. I just need one good workstation I feel at home with. I'm tired of laptops. Oh and yes, I want absolute silence from this build.
Build isn't complete since some parts are missing (some aren't even decided yet). The motherboard is on backorder for instance. I'm not sure this case is suitable for a fanless build. I might end up replacing it by a BitFenix Prodigy.
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