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Hey all,

 

Been a while since I've posted something but I would like some advice with a home server that I'm planning to build.

 

It will be mainly used as a Plex Media Server, but I want to use it as a central backup for my network.

 

As it stands now there is only one HDD due to financial constraints, but will add more as time goes on

 

I have a few questions;

 

1) What OS should I use? (Am currently leaning towards Ubuntu Server)

2) Is there anyway I can improve?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: MSI H97M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: Kingston 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.00)
Storage: Seagate Enterprise NAS 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($335.00)
Case: Fractal Design Node 804 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($159.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Cooler Master 500W ATX Power Supply ($79.00)
Total: $955.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-29 15:54 AEDT+1100

 

I am aware that PCCaseGear may not be the cheapest supplier but are the only Australian PC part store that I consider trustworthy so am willing to pay the premium for reliable service.

 

Appreciate any and all opinions.

 

Cheers

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Your storage is horrible and you may want more ram

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Your storage is horrible and you may want more ram

 

Why is it horrible? WD Reds are good for servers are they not? How much RAM would I need? I thought 4GB would be ample

Do you need a SSD for that?

 

Im not sure, main reasoning was to keep the OS off of the storage drives, is that not worth it?

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Why is it horrible? WD Reds are good for servers are they not? How much RAM would I need? I thought 4GB would be ample

 

Im not sure, main reasoning was to keep the OS off of the storage drives, is that not worth it?

its 5900 rpm its so slow, and the ssd isnt worth your money

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its 5900 rpm its so slow, and the ssd isnt worth your money

What drives do you recommend?

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What drives do you recommend?

Those Seagate onces that Linus uses the Seagate Enterprise drives

edit : Just a good 24/7 sort of one that is 7200rpm you can find easily

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Those Seagate onces that Linus uses the Seagate Enterprise drives

edit : Just a good 24/7 sort of one that is 7200rpm you can find easily

 

Updated build with seagate drive and removed the SSD, would you recommend 8GB RAM?

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Updated build with seagate drive and removed the SSD, would you recommend 8GB RAM?

You would you need more RAM with more drives you add for an ssd get an 840 evo its good

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You would you need more RAM with more drives you add for an ssd get an 840 evo its good

I edited the I to you

Awesome now has 8GB RAM and an 840 evo

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