Hi Guys!
I haven't updated this for awhile.. so I just thought I should update it and show you guys what I've done with my unraid machine!
I started this build to be the cheapest build possible.. buying $15 mobo with $35 cpu.. and $30 case... but boy, I ended up making this a monster build lol
Here is the picture i took last night
It now has.. 1 x AOC-SASLP-MV8, 1 x Vertex 3 120 GB, 9 x HDD's (all different sizes)
I also added 2 of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004IYJ...06_s02_i00
In the previous post, the case's very first external bay had reset button/usb ports/lights and all that, but i took that out. All I needed is power light + powerbutton anyway.
so that left me with 4 external bays.. that's why I went with that Vantec products. Instead of 4 hdd's in 3 bays, it'll let me put 6 hdds in 4 bays. Which works out for me.
Also, I wasn't sure if AOC-SASLP-MV8 would work with the board, but it actually does and it works very well. so if anyone's wondering, yes ECS H61H2-M2 works with AOC-SASLP-MV8
Now about the power, for a second there, I thought it may be weak.. but from what i tested, it spikes up to 190W in the boot and usually stays around 100W. Considering that CX 430 should be able to handle up to about 300W to 330W, I would say i am still safe with this power..
So here it is, My updated unraid server!
Now.. I just want to get 3 more hdd's just to fill up the case lol
ah crap. my case is dusty lol i should clean that up