Re: seeking hardware advice

On 10/29/25 09:29, Robert Huff wrote:
> Hello:
>      I am putting together the specs for a new system; intended mostly 
> as a workstation, but with side hustles as a local server (web, name, 
> time, even some database).  I want it to run FreeBSD 15, and the next 
> few major releases.
>      I've got the CPU, motherboard, graphics, and memory figured out; 
> now I need advice on two other aspects.
>      The easy one: SSDs.  I want to prioritize "reliable" over "big" or 
> "fast".  What brands (/models) currently have a good reputation?
>      The hard one: non-fan CPU cooling methods.  I know zero about this 
> - is there a primer somewhere I have failed to find?
> 
> 
>              Respectfully,
> 
> 
>                  Robert Huff


What make and model CPU?  Motherboard?  Graphics?  Memory?


You said "SSDs".  How many?  Sizes?  Form factors?  Interfaces? 
Performance?  Use-case for each?


"Fanless" personal computers are typically small form factor, ultra 
small form factor, micro form factor, single-board computer, etc., and 
are engineered and sold as "barebones" products (add your CPU, memory, 
storage, etc.) or as complete products.  Typically, the case is a heat 
sink for the processor and/or other internal components.  Such a case 
may or may not be available for your chosen motherboard, CPU, etc..  It 
is uncommon for such products to have a PCIe expansion slot, GPU power 
cable, etc., for a graphics card.


David