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Special build system requirements:
- Highly reliable
- Lowest power consumption (discrete GPU not needed)
- Win8.1 64-bit
- Max no. of 3.5" drive bays
- Will run headless 24X7 for years on end (with scheduled reboots)- will be remote controlled over the internet - both the system & NetApp
My implementation:
- Use DeepFreeze/ShadowDefender on C drive, install NetApp on D. Use a UPS that easily provides backup for at least 7 hours. (ALREADY HAVE THIS)
- Use Core i5 4310U/4360U (15 W TDP) if it's possible at all, otherwise use Core i5 4570T/4570TE/4460T (35 W TDP) [ Core i5 for a bit of future-proofing]
- Win 8.1 - latest OS - updates till 2023, also widest software support.
- Use a combination of such a case(max. drive bays) +PSU(max. SATA power connectors) +mobo(max. SATA data ports) so as to accommodate max no. of 3.5" HDDs.
- Use a remote-control software such as Splashtop/Teamviewer to control the system (if required) & there is an option for remote-control in the NetApp.
My questions:
- Is there anything more that I could do for reliability ?
- Could a system be built using Core i5 4310U/4360U (15 W TDP), if not, how do the OEMs do it ?
- Is Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials a better option ?
- What are my options regarding case+PSU+mobo ?
- Any suggestions regarding remote control software ?
- Is it a good option to use external HDDs (via USB) to further increase storage space.
- Does Intel Turbo Boost also help in lowering power consumption ? here's what i mean - Will a dearer Core i5-4460T running nearer to its base frequency of 1.9 GHz consume less power than a cheaper Core i3-4330T running at its fixed frequency of 3.0 GHz (both are 35 W TDP CPUs) ?
Any suggestions in general ?
note:
the Intel page for Core i5-4460T is not available - maybe this CPU is for bulk purchases only.