Home Server Build
by ds3harvey Posted on: 6/15/2022
Build Description
This build is a home server that I built using old PC parts and some drives that I was able to scavenge from old unused externals. It cost me pretty much nothing, and now I use it to store files, movies, and family photos. Obviously as a kind of Frankenstein machine there are some odd bits and bobs but for its purpose it works incredibly well.
Favorite Feature
I use the server to run a Plex Media Server that organizes all of my media. I absolutely love the ability to watch all my movies from anywhere at any time, and it works perfectly for that purpose.
Intel i5-4440
Qty: 1
$185.00
Asus Z87-Pro (bought secondhand)
Qty: 1
$80.00
G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 PC3-12800 CL9 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit F3-16000C9D-16GXM - Blue
Qty: 1
$76.99
Unknown discontinued Rosewill case
Qty: 1
$100.00
Thermaltake Toughpower GF1 750 Watt 80 Plus Gold ATX Fully Modular Power Supply
Qty: 1
$114.99
WD BLACK Gaming 10TB 7200RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
Qty: 1
$329.99
WD Black Performance Drive 6TB 7200RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
Qty: 1
$159.99
WD Blue Mainstream 4TB 5400RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
Qty: 1
$63.99
Toshiba X300 14TB 7200RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
Qty: 1
$337.99
Toshiba X300 Performance and Gaming 4TB 7200RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
Qty: 1
$107.00
Inland Professional 256GB SSD 3D TLC NAND SATA 3.0 6 GBps 2.5 Inch 7mm Internal Solid State Drive
Qty: 1
$27.99
External Hard Drive Enclosure
Qty: 1
$0.00
Used for overflow that won't fit in the case. (Got it for free off Craigslist)