$1000 Media/File Server Build

[madcar86]

I am building a media/file server for my family.My budget is $1000, give or take.  My goal is to put Plex on it and run multiple Plex clients (RaspPlex) off it. I would guess the max number of transcoding would be 4 at any time, for phones and other non PHT based clients. So I think the CPU i choose will do the job. I also want to be able to store and access files remotely, so plenty of storage is important. I already have a Win 7 key, and may update to Win 10 when it comes out. 

 

The advice I need is to make sure the build is stable and the most bang for the buck. Also if what i have is overkill, please let me know if there is any fat i can trim off and add to storage. 

 

I also need advice on the case, I don't want to spend a lot (Fractal Design), but I want the case to be functional and clean. I do have a server rack for it, so if the case can go in a rack that is a bonus.

 

Also, stupid questions, with a full module PSU does it come with the cables or do i need to buy them separate? Any advantage over Semi-module?

 

Any advice is appreciated, Below is the build so far. Thanks again for your help.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($343.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Asus Z87-Pro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($86.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($48.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($177.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($88.41 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($88.41 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($88.41 @ Amazon) 

Case: Deepcool TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case  ($37.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: NZXT HALE82 V2 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($65.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1027.04

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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[ShadowCaptain]

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If you put yout files on the server in the correct format, that you dont have to use transcoding at all and can merely just stream the content  - even if you ARE transcoding, I dont see why you would need such a  powerful i7

 

 

Personally I would swap those drives for WD Reds, and get a 4th one for RAID 10, but thats just me

[madcar86]

Which CPU would you recommend then. I would also want to be able to play 4k movies once the media becomes available.