Home server recommendation

[GrayFalco]

Hi, after facing data loss with my older hard drives, i've decided to make a home server.Any suggestions on how to make one with recycled parts or suggest better ones that need to be replaced preferably cheap as possible? 

I have a :Motherboard :MSI Z87 G41 PC Mate

               PSU              :CM 725w PSU/and a raidmax 1000w PSU
               RAM             :Corsair 4gb Value(leftoverss)

Might also need a few reliable drives :c

[markes12344]

if the home server is not often accessed... ie hundreds of users accessing it, there is no need for nas drives or anything like that. no need for ecc ram, yours will be fine. 

I suggest some WD Green drives as they shut off when not in use but will spin up when needed. 

as for a computer itself, if you can install windows 7 on it, preferably a separate drive then your storage drives, and the pc runs smooth. than the computer should be fit for a basic home server. i would suggest this topic for your os setup.
http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/6398-howto-create-your-own-linux-home-server-using-debian/

best of luck.
Markes12344