DIY router help needed!
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http://jetwaycomputer.com/NF9HG.html Jetway NF9HG-2930
Pros:
fan less
max. 8 GB RAM
slim design board
4 Core CPU @2,16GHz
OnBoard 4 Intel based LAN GB Ports
PSU direct into the board from outside
2 x miniPCIe (mSATA & WIF or Modem)Cons:
Only 2 USB Ports but one USB 3.0 Port
With PPPoE not really 1 GBit/s at the WAN
only ~650 MBit/s at the WAN -
After a lot of research and finding consensus on other forums, I decided to look into doing an Intel-based build using a core i3 CPU. My budget is still $300, so whether or not I do this will depend on how far over budget it goes. These components look like they might be possible:
CPU~
Intel core i3-4150
core i3-4160
core i3-4170MOTHERBOARDS~
Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A
Asus H81M-C/CSM
H97M-E/CSMSSDs~
Intel 530 series 120GB
535 series 120GBRAM~
Not researched it, but I definitely want 8GB; either G.Skill or Crucial.DVD-ROM~
I require either an internal or external DVD-ROM. I guess if an M-ATX case is chosen, that requires an external (USB) optical drive, as I see no microATX cases that allow an internal drive.CPU COOLER~
Has to be quiet, not block RAM or PCIe slots, and fit the case.NIC~
I have an Intel PRO/1000 PT in my parts bank.POWER SUPPLY~
Has to be quiet, and have good buyer reviews for reliability.CASE~
I'd prefer micro-ATX but considering the router will be about six feet from my bed, soundproofing the case may be necessary…maybe the next size bigger than microATX?So anyone have ideas for what to buy, and stay in budget?
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After a lot of research and finding consensus on other forums, I decided to look into doing an Intel-based build using a core i3 CPU. My budget is still $300, so whether or not I do this will depend on how far over budget it goes. These components look like they might be possible:
CPU~
Intel core i3-4150
core i3-4160
core i3-4170MOTHERBOARDS~
Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A
Asus H81M-C/CSM
H97M-E/CSMSSDs~
Intel 530 series 120GB
535 series 120GBRAM~
Not researched it, but I definitely want 8GB; either G.Skill or Crucial.DVD-ROM~
I require either an internal or external DVD-ROM. I guess if an M-ATX case is chosen, that requires an external (USB) optical drive, as I see no microATX cases that allow an internal drive.CPU COOLER~
Has to be quiet, not block RAM or PCIe slots, and fit the case.NIC~
I have an Intel PRO/1000 PT in my parts bank.POWER SUPPLY~
Has to be quiet, and have good buyer reviews for reliability.CASE~
I'd prefer micro-ATX but considering the router will be about six feet from my bed, soundproofing the case may be necessary…maybe the next size bigger than microATX?So anyone have ideas for what to buy, and stay in budget?
I'd say I would follow the suggestions being given in this thread , well #1 you don't need a full fledged PC unless you're routing 10gb+ or a VPN or in a virtualized environment but pfsense doesn't really require a lot resources to achieve what you're asking for the most part pfsense can do it with minimal hardware. you did say your budget was around $300 so what you're doing is essentially taking matx pc and telling it to be a router most 2nd hand PC can do this but I would limit the size to something smaller MITX boards or SFF
This would be the better option
@BlueKobold:http://jetwaycomputer.com/NF9HG.html Jetway NF9HG-2930
Pros:
fan less
max. 8 GB RAM
slim design board
4 Core CPU @2,16GHz
OnBoard 4 Intel based LAN GB Ports
PSU direct into the board from outside
2 x miniPCIe (mSATA & WIF or Modem)Cons:
Only 2 USB Ports but one USB 3.0 Port
With PPPoE not really 1 GBit/s at the WAN
only ~650 MBit/s at the WANor option #2 https://www.mitxpc.com/proddetail.php?prod=JBC320U93W-2930-B