Yet another budget Plex/NAS server thread

HUSJP · June 22, 2021

I have been browsing through other similar threads for a few days and piecing some information together. I'm looking for some validation or corrections on the build below based on the requirements before I start shipping money off to Amazon and Newegg. If you see any flaws in these specs, be it underpowered or overpowered, please let me know.

Replacing: Old laptop running ubuntu 18.04 and a synology nas with 2TB drive

Budget: $500 USD (not including HDD storage)

Requirements/usage: Home media server (plex) / NAS with some other light usage

Currently no more than two simultaneous streams with transcoding at 1080p.
- In the future, up to four streams and support for at least 1 4K UHD to a Shield TV Pro (6-8 months out)
Low power consumption where possible for a 24/7 media server
Unraid possibly?
- Not sure if this is necessary, but will want raid protection once running 3-4 drives
I will soon add a bluray drive to improve the current ripping situation, likely running 'Automated Ripping Machine'

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i3-10100 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor ($186.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B460M-A Micro ATX LGA1200 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-2400 CL16 Memory ($45.99 @ Corsair)
Storage: Crucial P2 250 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($34.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate IronWolf NAS 8 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($209.99 @ Lenovo)
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox NR400 (w/ODD) MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($42.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA BQ 600 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $650.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-06-22 14:54 EDT-0400

For now, I will probably only buy one or two of the 8TB drives with plans for a few more in the future. I anticipate the 4 2.5" bay capacity of the case above should satisfy my needs for at least a few years with 8tb drives.

Thank you