02-07-2025, 08:00 PM
i have a plex server running on windows CPU is i5 10400 32gb ram and CM 750w SFX PSU and 100mm in length. gigabyte b560i arous mobo I really want the n2 but I worry about the heat because of lack of fans if i bought the n3 it would cost 40.00 more in my area 150 vs 110. the only problem is i really hate black pc cases, stupid i know. the n3 would be a better fit but i don't need 8 bays 5 would be fine also I'm torn between losing a drive and adding a gt1030 gpu or adding a Sata splitter pcie card, and having access to all four drives , the pc will run windows as jbod as i have my own system for back ups so i cant wipe the drives and do zfs or similar , also is it safe to use the 5th slot for storage of hdds if its powered or not like could it being powered crouppt the data if no sata cable is connected also is there a way i could split one of the sata ports. and use a gpu ?