Question I've got a few problems with this NAS build

johnnieso

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Ladies & Gents, I've came to a stop not sure if my build would work, a few problem arises... this NAS is mainly for file sharing between few PC & laptops at home, want to run PLEX as well. So I figure I put together a cheap NAS build using Jonsbo N3 NAS enclosure that has 8-bays for 3.5" HDDs + 1x SSD native spot with ASRock C236 WSI Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard with 2x16gb ECC rams, & Xeon E3-1200 v5 CPU that has some video transcoding capability so I dont need a GPU, and since the mobo only has 1x PCIe slot, I want to save it in case I want to fit a 10gb NIC card in it because the mobo only came with default 2x 1gb LAN port. But then while looking for PSU, I realize the ASRock mobo uses a 24-pin while I search all SFX PSU that fits into Jonsbo N3 case (limit to 105mm length) all uses 18-pins instead. Also, PCpartpicker warns me its missing a power port for USB-C for front panel, which Im ok to skip that since I dont think I'll ever use the front USB port. So what am I missing or can I get some adapter to fix the 24-pin to 18-pin problem?

My NAS server build list here (Not complete): https://pcpartpicker.com/user/johnnieso/saved/WywNvK
 
But then while looking for PSU, I realize the ASRock mobo uses a 24-pin while I search all SFX PSU that fits into Jonsbo N3 case (limit to 105mm length) all uses 18-pins instead.
I'm trying to figure out what you're referring to with a 18pin connector.
https://www.asrockrack.com/general/productdetail.asp?Model=C236 WSI#Specifications
C236%20WSI-1(L).jpg

The motherboard needs a single 4pin EPS connection besides the 24pin connection and I'm not exactly sure what you're referring to with an 18pin connection from the PSU. The PSU's harness might have one end that's split with an 18pin connector and a 10pin connector but they will both terminate to a 24pin main connector for your motherboard(courtesy of a double wire).

You'll see this on practically all modular PSU's. I've seen it on Seasonic's M12II, Thermaltake's GF1 and Lian Li SP850(which is an SFX unit), to name a few I've worked with.

You can use this video as a guide;
View: https://youtu.be/GNMtmUOCtwI?t=2087

per se.
 
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But then while looking for PSU, I realize the ASRock mobo uses a 24-pin while I search all SFX PSU that fits into Jonsbo N3 case (limit to 105mm length) all uses 18-pins instead.
I'm trying to figure out what you're referring to with a 18pin connector.
https://www.asrockrack.com/general/productdetail.asp?Model=C236 WSI#Specifications
C236%20WSI-1(L).jpg

The motherboard needs a single 4pin EPS connection besides the 24pin connection and I'm not exactly sure what you're referring to with an 18pin connection from the PSU. The PSU's harness might have one end that's split with an 18pin connector and a 10pin connector but they will both terminate to a 24pin main connector for your motherboard(courtesy of a double wire).

You'll see this on practically all modular PSU's. I've seen it on Seasonic's M12II, Thermaltake's GF1 and Lian Li SP850(which is an SFX unit), to name a few I've worked with.

You can use this video as a guide;
View: https://youtu.be/GNMtmUOCtwI?t=2087

per se.
ohhhh... I didn't know there's a cable that converts 18-pin into 24-pin in single cable.... I don't often build PC so I kept thinking the output connectors (numbers of pins) has to match the destination.... thanks for a quick tip, I learn something new every now & then :)

So all in all, is that a decent build for a NAS? Do you recommend I get a 10gb NIC card for the PCI slot?
 
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