EDIT: after more research I went with a desktop spec (https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-home-office/zE7VN2vPB7/)
Hi guys
I'm hoping to get some advice on a home server I looking to build. I'm currently tossing up if it's worth the extra to go with server spec or build a cheaper desktop spec. I've put the spec for the server in this post, I'm trying to keep the cost under £2k but don't want to go overboard with hardware i won't utilise. The plan is for this to be setup in the same room i use my primary computer in and for it to be running 24/7.
If its relevant I'm planning to experiment with proxmox or something similar for running everything, though I have no experience with it.
Planning to host:
Thanks
Case
InWIN IW-MS04 MINI SERVER CHASSIS
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Xeon® 6-core E-2456 (3.3GHz, 5.1GHz Turbo, 18MB Cache)
Motherboard
ASUS® P13R-I (DDR5 ECC UDIMM, Dual LAN)
Memory (RAM)
64GB Kingston DDR5 4800MHz ECC UDIMM (2 x 32GB)
Graphics Card
ASPEED INTEGRATED GRAPHICS ACCELERATOR (GPU)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
512GB SOLIDIGM P41+ GEN 4 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 3500MB/sR, 1625MB/sW)
1st Storage Drive
4TB SEAGATE IRONWOLF PRO 3.5", 7200 RPM 128MB CACHE
Power Supply
INWIN 315W SINGLE FLEX ATX 80+ GOLD POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
STANDARD CPU COOLER LGA1700
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Network Card
2 x GIGABIT LAN PORTS (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED)
Remote Management Chip
INTEGRATED ASUS ASMB11-IKVM
Operating System
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (6 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Server Build - Approximately 15 to 20 working days
1st Storage Drive
4TB SEAGATE IRONWOLF PRO 3.5", 7200 RPM 128MB CACHE
Price: £1,607.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/intel-1700-mini/BYpt724FGe/
Hi guys
I'm hoping to get some advice on a home server I looking to build. I'm currently tossing up if it's worth the extra to go with server spec or build a cheaper desktop spec. I've put the spec for the server in this post, I'm trying to keep the cost under £2k but don't want to go overboard with hardware i won't utilise. The plan is for this to be setup in the same room i use my primary computer in and for it to be running 24/7.
If its relevant I'm planning to experiment with proxmox or something similar for running everything, though I have no experience with it.
Planning to host:
- home assistant - basic automations for now, probably nothing too complex
- jellyfin - planning to create digital backups of DVDs and Blurays i own for easier use. Not sure if I'll need a GPU for transcoding or if I'll get by with CPU? at most 2 concurrent streams.
- nas - used to store media for jellyfin as well as a backup for photos (will keep another copy off site so probably no need for raid)
- game servers (satisfactory, minecraft, possibly more. most likely only ever 1 or 2 at a time)
- bitwarden
- pi hole
Thanks
Case
InWIN IW-MS04 MINI SERVER CHASSIS
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Xeon® 6-core E-2456 (3.3GHz, 5.1GHz Turbo, 18MB Cache)
Motherboard
ASUS® P13R-I (DDR5 ECC UDIMM, Dual LAN)
Memory (RAM)
64GB Kingston DDR5 4800MHz ECC UDIMM (2 x 32GB)
Graphics Card
ASPEED INTEGRATED GRAPHICS ACCELERATOR (GPU)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
512GB SOLIDIGM P41+ GEN 4 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 3500MB/sR, 1625MB/sW)
1st Storage Drive
4TB SEAGATE IRONWOLF PRO 3.5", 7200 RPM 128MB CACHE
Power Supply
INWIN 315W SINGLE FLEX ATX 80+ GOLD POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
STANDARD CPU COOLER LGA1700
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Network Card
2 x GIGABIT LAN PORTS (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED)
Remote Management Chip
INTEGRATED ASUS ASMB11-IKVM
Operating System
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (6 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Server Build - Approximately 15 to 20 working days
1st Storage Drive
4TB SEAGATE IRONWOLF PRO 3.5", 7200 RPM 128MB CACHE
Price: £1,607.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/intel-1700-mini/BYpt724FGe/
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