Need help with building proxmox media server

[cascadebell7480]

Hello, I'd like to set up my own server running Proxmox with the following VMs:

1. Linux VM running Audiobookshelf and Jellyfin 24/7. Media server for 3/4 clients over public internet.

2. A macOS VM (I already have a Mac Mini, but it's used for something else. I'm unsure about the licensing implications for running macOS this way)

3. Debian VM for the same purpose as the Windows VM—on-demand use via GitLab CI

4. Licensed Windows VM for testing and automation, used only via GitLab CI. It will be powered on as needed and shut down after tasks to save power

5. Probably one more Debian VM with Docker.

My problem is that I don't know much about hardware. I only have a general idea of what it should look like.
For the media server VM (audiobooks, 1080p movies, etc.), I want to have an 8TB HDD.
I don't need a dGPU, as there will be no gaming. I'd like at least 64GB of RAM.
For the processor, I was thinking about the i5-13500, many cores, many threads.
As for the CASE, I do not have room for a large column, max. 10/11 liters

 

Can you give me some suggestions? The server must be as energy-efficient as possible. Electricity costs are very high where I live. Only the media server VM will be running 24/7, the others will be powered on only when needed.

 

Budget, 600-1000usd

 

 

[brob]

PCPartPicker Part List

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-14500 2.6 GHz 14-Core Processor ($246.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX B760-I GAMING WIFI Mini ITX LGA1700 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Patriot Venom 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Black SN770 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ SanDisk) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda Compute 8 TB 3.5" 5400 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($124.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Silverstone SG05-LITE Mini ITX Desktop Case ($75.38 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: Corsair SF450 (2016) 450 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply ($159.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $997.32

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-04-25 09:31 EDT-0400

[cascadebell7480]

1 hour ago, brob said:

PCPartPicker Part List

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-14500 2.6 GHz 14-Core Processor ($246.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX B760-I GAMING WIFI Mini ITX LGA1700 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Patriot Venom 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Black SN770 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ SanDisk) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda Compute 8 TB 3.5" 5400 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($124.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Silverstone SG05-LITE Mini ITX Desktop Case ($75.38 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: Corsair SF450 (2016) 450 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply ($159.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $997.32

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-04-25 09:31 EDT-0400

Thank you for your reply,

 

Does it have to be a gaming motherboard instead of a industrial? I think the industrial ones have lower power consumption.

 

 

 

[brob]

1 hour ago, cascadebell7480 said:

Thank you for your reply,

 

Does it have to be a gaming motherboard instead of a industrial? I think the industrial ones have lower power consumption.

 

 

 

 

It can be any compatible motherboard. The primary determinant of power consumption in this system is the CPU and its configuration. Various sub-systems have minor draws, but the active sub-systems will be similar across motherboards.

[cascadebell7480]

I can't find this power supply anywhere in Europe, what can be a replacement?

[brob]

4 hours ago, cascadebell7480 said:

I can't find this power supply anywhere in Europe, what can be a replacement?

 

https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/DhRgXL/cooler-master-v650-sfx-gold-650-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-sfx-power-supply-mpy-6501-sfhagv-us

 

https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/PkZ9TW/seasonic-focus-sgx-2021-650-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-sfx-power-supply-focus-sgx-650