Server

[JefferyD90]

I'm looking to build a small home server.  The most intensive thing it will be doing is hosting (maybe) about 4 people on a Minecraft server.  Otherwise it will simply be a toy for holding media and content.  I might decide to do a few other things with it, but it will be based purely on fun and NOT on performance.

 

One thing I really need help on is a small and sleek case.  I think I have found about the best one I can find, but if anyone else has a suggestion I am all ears.

 

Another quick point, is the price.  This computer CAN NOT go over $300.

 

As for mass storage goes, I already have a 4 TB platter drive that I will be using.

 

This is the current wish list: http://amzn.com/w/10SE9XA4HK7TV

[Johannes_Lazor]

Pick up an i3, h81 board, 8gb RAM, Cheap case, Decent cheap PSU, Some SSD Which isnt a v300.

But if you go AMD i would recommend the 5350, It is not much more expensive.

[TheKDub]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($64.89 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($41.98 @ Newegg)

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

Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($49.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: HEC Enterprise MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($27.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($26.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $260.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-29 08:20 EDT-0400

Might wanna find a 1tb drive for it as well cause the op wants to be able to store media on it.

[Casperian]

Can a Pi 2 run minecraft?

I like Pi's, they are good servers. Mine ran Perforce and Mumble for 12 weeks with 0 downtime .

[mikat]

Can a Pi 2 run minecraft?

I like Pi's, they are good servers. Mine ran Perforce and Mumble for 12 weeks with 0 downtime .

no. and minecraft likes alot of ram. so double no.

[TheKDub]

He has a 4TB.

 

Oh lol, how'd I miss that

[JefferyD90]

Im not interested in a Intel based build.