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I was trying to build a home server using Flexraid. I bought ASrock extreme6 Z97, 16GB ram, i7-4790K, and tried to install Windows Server 2012 R2. After windows server install, the NIC wouldn't work since it wasn't a server class nic. So i installed Windows 8.1 instead. Meanwhile, I've noticed that his motherboard is very buggy. The display blinks on and off while in bios, during boot, and in windows. I tried DVI and HDMI.. HDMI seems to be more stable but the display will blink on and off periodically. I've tried 2 different monitors, both have the same results. Now, after a week, Windows suddenly has become corrupt and will not boot. The Windows boot repair is stuck in a loop and never comes out of it.
I just want a 100% rock solid, totally reliable system that I can count on for many many years. Is that possible? Does it exist? If I order a server motherboard, then this i7-4790k will not work on it. So I'm afraid I will have to scrap it all and start totally over (which sucks because Newegg will not take CPU back). I'm really desperate for some guidance at this point. An order list would be a life saver at this point! What do I need to get and be done with this?
Thanks!
I just want a 100% rock solid, totally reliable system that I can count on for many many years. Is that possible? Does it exist? If I order a server motherboard, then this i7-4790k will not work on it. So I'm afraid I will have to scrap it all and start totally over (which sucks because Newegg will not take CPU back). I'm really desperate for some guidance at this point. An order list would be a life saver at this point! What do I need to get and be done with this?
Thanks!