Plex/Unraid Server
by ANDREW O Posted on: 8/18/2023
Build Description
The reason I built this server was purely because I had extra parts from old builds, extra time, and curiosity got the better of me. I've never dabbled in any storage solutions before, but I decided after doing some research that making an unraid server would be fun and beneficial for the future. I could've bought a pre-built NAS solution, but where's the fun in that?
Favorite Feature
Although I definitely do not have a use for it right now, I really like how much extra storage I now have access to. There were pretty good deals for HDDs when I built the server, so I kind of splurged instead of easing into the build. That hurt the bank, but at least I don't have to worry about it in the future. I also love that the Fractal Meshify 2 has a lot of space for HDDs.
Intel I5-9600k Processor
Qty: 1
$100.00
Not available at Microcenter
Asrock Z390 Taichi Ultimate
Qty: 1
$129.00
Not available at Microcenter
EVGA 2080 Black
Qty: 1
$229.00
Not available at Microcenter
G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (2 x 32GB) DDR4-3600 PC4-28800 CL18 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit F4-3600C18D-64GVK - Black
Qty: 1
$129.99
The ram speed was lowered to 3200 to match the other pair of rams' speed.
TeamGroup T-FORCE VULCAN Z 64GB (2 x 32GB) DDR4-3200 PC4-25600 CL16 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit TLZGD464G3200H - Gray
Qty: 1
$123.99
Fractal Design Meshify 2 Black ATX Flexible Light Tinted Tempered Glass Window Mid Tower Computer Case
Qty: 1
$169.99
Hydro G Pro 750W 80 Plus Gold Full Modular ATX Power Supply
Qty: 1
$99.99
Not available at Microcenter
Cryorig c7
Qty: 1
$49.99
Not available at Microcenter
Seagate Exos 20tb
Qty: 5
$249.99
Not available at Microcenter
Samsung 870 EVO 1TB SSD 3-bit MLC V-NAND SATA III 6Gb/s 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive
Qty: 4
$59.99
LSI 6Gbps SAS HBA LSI 9211-8i
Qty: 1
$74.88
For additional HDDs. Purchased from "The Art of Server" from Ebay.