vl1969

it might not be called PXE :-) in BIOS it might simply be called network boot or something like it and you would choose the order of boot devices where network boot will be first option.

How would you transfers the files back to unRAID array after downloading from SubNzb on Linux Mint? I wonder what the speed like a well. well since all of it will be runing in ESXi VMs they all be on internal vNetwork so I asume speed should not be an issue. just link to a share on unraid VM and drop all there

johnodon>> can you elaborate more on how to setup PXE booting for unraid? what do you use for PXE image server? what is your VM config? I have just got my self a quad-core Opteron server from TAMs. and will be building out a new VM server using EXSi 5.1 was thinking of going XenServer route but can not find much info on how to do it, and I am not good with Linux to attempt such a feat on my own :-) I am currently running unRaid 5.0 beta13 and will be updating to 5.0 rc13 at the same time. the idea is to end up with ESXi server running 1- pfsence VM to replace my router. will use the router as wireless access point only. 1- unRaid VM with my current array moved to it as is the new server have 3 SAT2-MV8 Raid cards so one will be pass-through to unraid I am not planning to go beyond 3 drives for now (free license) , if all is working good I will eventially get a plus for 7 drives total to fill up the card. 1- Linux Mint (unless some one here can give me better recommendation) VM to run SubNzb+sick beard+coach potato + transmission I know you can run this on unraid but since I will have the VM lab running might as well separate tasks. also this will allow me more opportunity to meddle with all this programs more freely without worry of screwing up unraid setup. 1-possible VM for FOG server 1- PXE server (not now but some time in the future) 1- Windows (7) or ( VM for admin tasks and testing as well as transcoding/converting the videos to MKV format as needed. any suggestions will be appreciated... P.S. possible upgrades entail replacing the CPU with a pair of 6-core and adding more RAM. HDD a side from those in unRaid, of course will be added as they become available.

I am not 100% sure but it looks like both of them are multy-Rail PSU based on everything I read so far you are better off with a single-Rail PSU. I do see many posters here with multi-rail PSU however and most of them seams to work, so good luck. if you are not set on modular PSU check this one out "http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0358411" it is made by OCZ , my rebate came from them. maybe you can find a good deal on this one as well. Microcenter is currently running a special on this one for 89.99 and the rebate is still good untill 12/4/2011 like I said $70.00 for 760W 80 Silver Plus certified is not bad. a heads up though: #1 it is NOT modular #2 have lots of cables, and cables are very stiff. all cables are sleeved in black mesh and very very stiff. other then that I love this PSU.

Don't be cheap on your power supply. I have an Seasonic X660 and has been the best power supply I have ever purchased. I bet it is the most important component in a build. it's not that cheap. the price is $159 it is on sale now for $90 + mail in rabate $20.00 in microcenter. 80 Silver certified. single rail, with 62A rating http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0358411 Drive/Power Connectors Modular No ATX Connector 20+4-pin ATX 12V Connector 1 x 4+4-pin Graphics Connector 2 x 6-pin, 2 x 6+2-pin Molex Connector 7 SATA Connector 8 Floppy Connector 1 Power Specifications PFC Active Efficiency Certification 80 PLUS Silver Certified Efficiency 88% at Typical Load Input Voltage AC 90V/264V Input Frequency Range 47Hz/63Hz Input Current 10A @ 110VAC / 10A @ 240VAC Hold-up Time 20ms minimum Load Range +3.3V@24A; +5V@30A; +12@62A; [email protected]; +5VSB@3A +12V Rails 1 Combined +12V Rating 760 Protection Over Voltage Protection, Over Current Protection, Over Temperature Protection

thanks prostuff1, but I am trying to keep all local, so will need to choose one of the available in my local PC store. I think I will go with "PC Power & Cooling " one. it is actually cheaper then "Thermaltake" and gets a very good reviews all over I looked... or may by "Diablotek UL Series 775 Watt ATX Power Supply" but it is like $20 more locally and I am not sure they beat the price here.

I did, and I get a mix bag from "GREATE PSU" to "AVOID LIKE PLAGUE" hence my dilemma :-) the review from Amazone 3-star average "http://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-Certified-Modular-Active-TRX-750M/product-reviews/B00305O9S6/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1" "This is a very very loud power supply. When taxed it will often squeal to the point where head phones and explosions wont cover the sound. It also works poorly under heavy loads and will shut down or cause erratic behavior. Do not buy this product." "I like Thermaltake as I had an old Tough Power 550W PSU from them in the past, along with a Thermaltake Shark case. I had went through a couple of these 750W modular PSU's and I have had nothing but bad luck with them as they gave off loud capacitor whines under full loads. After the second one I just got a refund and went with a Corsair HX 750W modular PSU and couldn't be happier. I probably just got the luck of bad apples in the Thermaltake bunch..." and this is one of the good onec ?!?! "i bought this about a year ago to use it with a core 2 quad and a gts 250 i upgrade my pc to a i5 760 and a gtx 460, so far this power supply is doing it so good i think is because my entire rig dont use more than 500 watts wich it gives me a lot of headroom, i've been reading on the internet about the problems of the TR2 RX 750w and from what i know when you use more than 620 watts of this power supply is when all the problems start, im gonna upgrade my gtx 460 to a gtx 570 and i will edit this to tell if im having problems with the power supply EDIT: bought a GTX 570 and the powersupply started making a annoying noise couldn't even play with my headphones a single game because the noise is so loud and annoying that it force me to sell it and buy a corsair GS600, now i have no problems and no noise in my machine. this powersupply is a waste of money im keeping the 5 starts rating because ive use it for over a year and it only gives me this issue when i started using more than 550 watts." and this one is from NewEgg "http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=17-153-136&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=100&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=%28keywords%29#scrollFullInfo" "Cons: After two days the first power supply faulted out and stopped working. took me a week to get it's replacement. the replacement was DOA" "-It broke 20 days after purchase" "I had purchased this in June of this year and it was throwing around some odd voltages causing my computer to overheat and freeze. I had replaced it with a Corsair PSU and now my computer runs perfect. Recently i had RMA'd the ThermalTake PSU so that i could put the new one into a new computer that i am building. You would think that ThermalTake actually cared about their Quality Control, but apparently not. What arrived was a Dead on Arrival eRMA. Not only do i have to mail back both faulty Power Supply Units, i also have to pay for the shipping as well! 5 years ago the quality of products was a lot better than it is now. I am getting sick and tired of these DOA cheap chinese knockoff products. I will no longer purchase anything from ThermalTake." found this 3 in local microcenter still can not decide "http://www.microcenter.com/search/compare_products.phtml?search_id=c8617bba2770aaac9d39a984040f37ef" PC Power & Cooling Silencer 760 Watt ATX Power Supply $99.99 OCZ Technology ZS Series 750 Watt ATX Power Supply $94.99 Diablotek UL Series 775 Watt ATX Power Supply $89.99

is this a good PSU for $100 "Thermaltake TR2 RX 750W Modular Power Supply" ;Dhttp://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0323928