Here's the specs behind a small local server development box I am making:
Feel free to leave any comments/opinions on it, or even suggest improvements!
So far, my only initial thought was perhaps switching out the RAM to 2x4. That, and I have a bit of an overkill PSU (however the modularity and efficiency was my aim). However, I'll leave those considerations to other people.
The current SSD is somewhat a preferred choice due to quality/speed of it (good experiences with the drive in the past). I don't need to blow away money but something like a $50 difference for something that is going to be running for years likely won't make much difference to me.
Also, can't stand wires. Efficient and modular PSU's are a major plus in builds I work with.
Do like the single ram stick (cheaper, more future-proofed for upgrading).
I've often used Crucial for MLC data storage, but I was considering going a step further for this box with an SLC SSD (but as stated above, decided to stick with my tried and true drive).
I would just opt for a cheaper PSU. The cost savings of the improved efficiency will likely be negated by the significantly higher cost of the unit, especially since efficiency would be low anyway if the entire system is peaking at 100w load. Modularity really isn't that useful for a low-wattage unit either, since they don't include that many cables to begin with. For that kind of a system, I would recommend this unit instead (the labelling on PCPP is wrong, it's actually a bronze rated unit).\
i3 is more in the realm of development for Java and Ruby, and running server instances side-by-side while doing so. It also doesn't limit me in a future capacity if I decide to put more load onto the box.
As for the PSU, 450W is definitely higher than I need, but I can't find a simple, modular PSU that has low wattage. (It's a small case, so modularity is a big plus).
Feel free to leave any comments/opinions on it, or even suggest improvements!
So far, my only initial thought was perhaps switching out the RAM to 2x4. That, and I have a bit of an overkill PSU (however the modularity and efficiency was my aim). However, I'll leave those considerations to other people.
smh tbh fam
ASRock B85M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.96 @ OutletPC)
Kingston Fury Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($32.99 @ Amazon)
Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($72.00 @ Amazon)
Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
SeaSonic 300W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($42.99 @ Mwave)
Total: $321.92
(pcpartpicker.com/p/3LLaa)
Should work well for anything that isn't horribly strenuous.
Also, can't stand wires. Efficient and modular PSU's are a major plus in builds I work with.
Do like the single ram stick (cheaper, more future-proofed for upgrading).
I've often used Crucial for MLC data storage, but I was considering going a step further for this box with an SLC SSD (but as stated above, decided to stick with my tried and true drive).
i3 is more in the realm of development for Java and Ruby, and running server instances side-by-side while doing so. It also doesn't limit me in a future capacity if I decide to put more load onto the box.
As for the PSU, 450W is definitely higher than I need, but I can't find a simple, modular PSU that has low wattage. (It's a small case, so modularity is a big plus).