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It would run great depending on how much simultaneous viewers you'd like to have.
A consumer grade quad core also works for Plex if that is anything to compare it with.
Depending on how many users want to use it, six cores will be great (I use a quad core for 2 users at the same time max)
Hardware
CASE: Norcotek RPC4220
PSU: Corsair HX850
MB: Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3
CPU: AMD Phenom II 965
HS: Stock AMD heatsink
RAM: 16GB DDR3 1333
RAID CARD 1: IBM M1015, Flashed with "IT" firmware
RAID CARD 2: HPT Rocket Raid 2680
SSD: Crucial C300 120GB SSD
HDD 1: 9x 2TB Seagete ST2000DM001
HDD 2: 5x 2TB Hitachi HDS5C3020ALA632
HDD 3: 2x 2TB Seagate ST32000542AS
HDD 4: 4x 4TB Seagete ST4000DM000
Software and Configuration:
My server is running windows server 2008R2 and im using FlexRAID to make my array.
My main array consists of 15 2TB and 4 4TB drives in RAID 6, so I end up with 34.5TB actual storage space on that array.
The remaining drives are used as iSCSI target's and one 2TB drive is for active torrents and usenet download's /uploads.
Usage:
I use the storage for movies and series, i have media players around the house that access it.
Its also for backing up my computers.
Backup:
The is arrays backed up to LiveDrive, this is a online cloud backup service. (i have 100/100 Mbps connection)
Additional info:
I'm using the AMD processor because it was a leftover from my previous server, i will upgrade it eventually because of its high power consumption.
Photo's:
Hotswappable drive bays of the Norco case.
Internal shot of the server.
Drives as listed in Disk Management.
Drives as listen on Computer.
My Rack, in the basement, right next to our water main, and the main power line... SAFETY FIRST!!! :D :D (The bottom 4 HP servers are not in use)
I have since added a second super-micro server on the top as a backup router.
Also, dedicated servers run from the commandline and typically don't need a GPU, so that saves a good chunk of cash in that regard.
RAM:
Ark requires 6GB, Minecraft runs well enough on 4GB for just a few friends, 6-8 to be safe, 6GB recommended for Rust... etc.. 6GB per game server seems a safe assumption RAM wise.
Can't find much on CPU requirements. I'd say, a single 8-core Xeon E5 would probably do.