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So I decide to build a High End Gaming Server from Home. (Top Notch). Probably won't buy this build right a way, but later now.

 

I hope this machine can run: BF4, Arma 3, Starbound, couple minecraft server and pretty much any game that has a server side to it.  

 

CPU: http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX47850

 

MotherBoard: http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX37079

 

Case: http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX47509

 

Memory/Ram: http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX41039

 

Power Suppy: http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX41859

 

Hard Drives x4: http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX36849

 

Total: $ 2,114.90

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I hope this isn't for Minecraft...

| Case: NZXT Tempest 210 | CPU: Intel Core i5 3570K @ 3.9 Ghz | GPU: ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1070 | RAM: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB |

| Mouse: Zowie FK1 | Monitor: Acer 21.5' | Keyboard: CoolerMaster Stealth w/ Brown Switches |

#KilledMyWife - #LinusButtPlug - #1080penis

 

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Not only for minecraft, other games as well.

What other games? Unless you're looking to profit from hosting a server, with high capacity, all you really need a basic computer with a lot of RAM.

| Case: NZXT Tempest 210 | CPU: Intel Core i5 3570K @ 3.9 Ghz | GPU: ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1070 | RAM: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB |

| Mouse: Zowie FK1 | Monitor: Acer 21.5' | Keyboard: CoolerMaster Stealth w/ Brown Switches |

#KilledMyWife - #LinusButtPlug - #1080penis

 

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I just put together this build for fun, definetly would get this! You need this kind of power for current gen Games!!!: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2FeVB

 

Edit: WARNING I'm not being serious...

CPU: i7-4770k (LM modded) - MB: GA-Z87X-UD3H - RAM: HyperX, 16GB 1866MHz - GPU: Palit GTX 980Ti Super - Storage: 1TB HDD + 500GB/120GB SSD (850 Evo/840) - Monitor: Predator XB271HU - PSU: 700W BeQuiet 80+ Gold

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BF4, Arma 3, CS:GO that the only games that i can think from the top of my head.

CS:GO and ArmA should be pretty easy. Don't you have to pay for a BF4 Slot?

| Case: NZXT Tempest 210 | CPU: Intel Core i5 3570K @ 3.9 Ghz | GPU: ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1070 | RAM: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB |

| Mouse: Zowie FK1 | Monitor: Acer 21.5' | Keyboard: CoolerMaster Stealth w/ Brown Switches |

#KilledMyWife - #LinusButtPlug - #1080penis

 

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Corsair CX series isn't really that great

What exactly is wrong with it?

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What exactly is wrong with it?

The CX series, are corsair value series, they are quite decent units, but the components (specially the capacitors) are not top notch, there are plenty of better options

You can buy the CX 600, but I wouldn't bet $2000 of hardware on a $75 PSU.

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The gpu is only necessary if you don't have one you can use to install and configure the system.

 

I suggest going to ATX as it is a more cost effective solution, allowing resources to be put into components that contribute to better server performance.

 

A good psu is required for an always on server. 80+ Gold actually can save a few pennies in this situation.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($608.32 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Motherboard:  Asus P9X79 LE ATX LGA2011 Motherboard  ($238.72 @ DirectCanada)
Memory:  Kingston Predator Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($302.46 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage:  Sandisk  128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($81.50 @ Vuugo)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($116.54 @ DirectCanada)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($116.54 @ DirectCanada)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($116.54 @ DirectCanada)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($116.54 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card:  Asus Radeon HD 6570 2GB Video Card  ($64.99 @ Memory Express)
Case:  BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($45.53 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply:  Silverstone 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($114.08 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1921.76
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-21 19:39 EST-0500)

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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The gpu is only necessary if you don't have one you can use to install and configure the system.

 

I suggest going to ATX as it is a more cost effective solution, allowing resources to be put into components that contribute to better server performance.

 

A good psu is required for an always on server. 80+ Gold actually can save a few pennies in this situation.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($608.32 @ TigerDirect Canada)

Motherboard:  Asus P9X79 LE ATX LGA2011 Motherboard  ($238.72 @ DirectCanada)

Memory:  Kingston Predator Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($302.46 @ Amazon Canada)

Storage:  Sandisk  128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($81.50 @ Vuugo)

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($116.54 @ DirectCanada)

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($116.54 @ DirectCanada)

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($116.54 @ DirectCanada)

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($116.54 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card:  Asus Radeon HD 6570 2GB Video Card  ($64.99 @ Memory Express)

Case:  BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($45.53 @ DirectCanada)

Power Supply:  Silverstone 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($114.08 @ DirectCanada)

Total: $1921.76

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-21 19:39 EST-0500)

 

That is a good setup. I prefer to buy my part at Memory Express. I already have a gpu.

 

 
CPU:  Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($649.99 @ Memory Express) 
Motherboard:  Asus P9X79 LE ATX LGA2011 Motherboard  ($239.99 @ Memory Express) 
Memory:  Patriot Viper 3 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($314.99 @ Memory Express) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($129.99 @ Memory Express) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($129.99 @ Memory Express) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($129.99 @ Memory Express) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($129.99 @ Memory Express) 
Case:  BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Memory Express) 
Total: $1904.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-21 20:19 EST-0500)
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Raid 10 

What for?

Are you only shopping from Memory Express?

When are you purchasing everything? If not soon, I'd suggest planning later. Parts and prices change frequently so any parts list you come up with now will likely be obsolete by the time you're ready to buy.

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
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