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I would also avoid ES or QS versions (these are often the cheaper versions you find on eBay). These are Engineering samples and may not have all the normal features of the CPU turned on/available. Things like VT-d which you may need. That looks like an engineering sample...Intel Xeon E5-2658 V3 ES QEYF 2.0Ghz 12Core 30M

Due to HDCP 2.2 copyright requirements, I think you need a Kaby Lake 270 chipset motherboard (might even be chipset 370) for 4K video including 4K Netflix.

Oh Okay yeah 10 SATA ports are enough to start. I would add the cheapest PCIe card (maybe a used Perc from ebay) if or when I need more than 10 SATA ports. Other then that, I just need to find some EEC RAM (I think 16GB) should be enough. 1. Do I have to run matched pairs for RAM on these boards (i.e. do I need to 2x8GB sticks or can I run just one 16GB RAM stick)? 2. I assume that if I add another 2620v3 CPU at a later date, that the second CPU also requires it's own RAM slots to be filled as well? Other than storage (HDDs, SDDs), is there anything else I need to be aware of for this combo? I'm planning to install this in an old Corsair Stacker 810 case http://www.coolermaster.com/service/support/model/RC-810/ which can handle Micro-ATX, ATX, E-ATX 12"x13", W-ATX 13"x16" (and apparently BTX) motherboard formats.

HBA's? Sorry, you lost me there. The 2nd board has 10 SATA connections. Am I needing something else for these boards?

I'm thinking of the following for my first Unraid build. Xeon 2620v3 CPU Supermicro X10DAL-i Intel Xeon 2xLGA2011 C612 DDR4 10SATA 5PCIE 2GBE ATX Motherboard - Is this compatible with socket 2011v3? I think it is but just want to confirm. or Supermicro X10DRL-I LGA2011 E5-2600V3 C612 DDR4 PCI-EXPRESS SATA ATX Motherboard Any glaring differences with these two dual-CPU motherboards? I kind of wanted IPMI but I don't think either of these boards have the functionality. I like the idea that I can add a second 2620v3 at a later date as needed. I could also go ASRock X99 Taichi LGA 2011-V3 2XUSB3.1 5XUSB3.0 3 PCIe 3.0 10x SATA3 DTS Connect ATX Motherboard and would save some money but lose dual sockets. Any other suggestions?

A lot of these are engineering samples (ES, QS). Does that not bother anyone?

I'm new to Unraid but the first thing that that stands out is that it is an EEB (not ATX) sized motherboard which may need a special case.

Ah good catch. I haven't decided on what I'm going to do yet but I'll be sure to post the build and get all of your approvals before I order. Thanks again.

Thanks. Looks like both those threads are concentrating on the 2670 rather than the 2650 but I'm sure just as relevant. I guess the problem is finding a socket 2011 motherboard that has IPMI, preferably DDR4, possibly dual sockets for a decent price. These 2011 motherboards are still pretty expensive.

Hi, thanks for responding so quickly. It will be used as a NAS (my current NAS just died). I plan to add some dockers as well as set it up as a Plex server with the NAS most likely doing the transcoding of .mkv files. Not sure about any VMs yet. I see what you're saying about motherboards. The only one I can find at the moment for socket 2011 is: Supermicro X9DRL-EF Xeon 2XLGA2011 DDR3 ECC 6SATA 4PCIE 2GBLAN IPMI ATX Motherboard and it's not even in stock. CND $475. I also like the IPMI feature. Is investing in socket 2011 sort of a limited future considering the age of the socket, DDR3, etc? The good thing is that the motherboard (if still available somewhere in Canada) supports dual CPUs. Edit: Found some SuperMicro socket 2011 mobos with DDR4 but not sure if they have IMPI yet. Example: Supermicro X10DRL-I LGA2011 E5-2600V3 C612 DDR4 PCI-EXPRESS SATA ATX Motherboard. of course, all back-ordered. One reason why I was looking at socket 2011 specifically is because I can get the Xeon-E5-2650 (not v3) for like $60.

Hi all, I'm totally new to Unraid and I'm just starting to plan a build but just need some advice on a CPU. It's a used CPU and I want to make sure that it's not some special engineering sample or something that would be missing features. It's a Intel-Xeon-E5-2650-2-GHz-Eight-Core-BX80621E52650-Processor. Brand Intel Processor Model Xeon E5-2650 MPN BX80621E52650 UPC 675900005570 Key Features Clock Speed 2 GHz CPU Socket Type Socket F, Socket R Multi-Core Technology Eight Core Processor Quantity 1 Product Type Processor Cache Memory Level 1 Size 32 KB Level 2 Size 256 KB Level 3 Size 20 MB Type Advanced Smart Cache Expansion / Connectivity Compatible Slots 1 x processor - LGA2011 Socket Other Features Manufacturing Process 32 nm 64-bit Computing Yes Architecture Features Enhanced SpeedStep Technology, Execute Disable Bit Capability, Identity Protection Technology, Intel 64 Technology, Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O ( VT-d), Thermal Monitoring Technology Platform Compatibility PC Miscellaneous Max. Operating Temperature 67.4 °C Will this work?