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I am planning on doing a server build to host game servers etc. Now i have not done a server build before and i just have some general questions about the hardware.

 

I picked out the Xeon E3-1240v3 Processor but im stuck on motherboards. They seem to all be the same. I dont know anything about the northbrige or what i should get on this thing. Also what the hell would i need pci express slots for? I dont plan on doing any work on this i will most likely run remote access and install linux with centos.  

 

I am not going with expensive parts for this thing just standard that would be good for game servers.

 

So my main question is will i need PCI-E Slots where i will be accessing this virtually. I dont need video cards or anything. So what would you need them for, a usb 3.0 pci card? I dont anyways let me know thanks in advance!

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What kind of servers are you running?

If you don't need any special features, literally any 1150 motherboard will do. 

Pci-e slots can be for video cards or any expansion cards, etc. You don't need to use them if you don't want to. However, do realize that the cpu you chose does not have integrated graphics.

 

Please read: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/

 

This belongs in the New Builds and Planning section. I'm moving the thread.
Please post in the correct sub-forum in the future.
 
On another note: Welcome to the forum! 

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/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1240 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($266.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($44.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 360W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $546.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-16 15:34 EDT-0400)

add some ram.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1240 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($266.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($124.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($100.00 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($44.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 360W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $651.94
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-16 15:37 EDT-0400)

Edited by WoodenMarker
merging posts

Diamond 5 in League :)

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 
CPU:  Intel Xeon E3-1240 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($266.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard:  ASRock H81M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.98 @ OutletPC) 
Case:  Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Mwave) 
Power Supply:  SeaSonic 360W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $546.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-16 15:34 EDT-0400)
add some ram.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 
CPU:  Intel Xeon E3-1240 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($266.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard:  ASRock H81M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory:  PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($124.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($100.00 @ NCIX US) 
Case:  Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Mwave) 
Power Supply:  SeaSonic 360W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $651.94
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-16 15:37 EDT-0400)

Again... ^ Stop double posting when you can just edit your earlier one.

I'm merging the posts.

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/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

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