New Home Server

[domandric034]

So I got myself a new pc and I decided to use parts from old pc to create myself a little home server cause I needed one a lot. Idk can this handle Windows Home Server 2011. I need that server for : linking my WD Cloud to Plex, Printer Server, Storaging bought programs like Windows, Adobe, Office..., FTP server and many more. I looked up and my old CPU is a power hungry so I took out GPUs and activated onboard. Can It handle my requirments with low power usage :\ ?

My new home server:

CPU: AMD A8-3870K

MB: Gigabyte GA-A75M-UD2H

GPU: Onboard GPU

RAM: 8 GB DDR3@1333 MHz

HDD: 2x WD Purple 6 TB

PSU: Chieftec 80+ Bronze 400W

Case: Chieftec BX-02B-B-B

[Guest]

17 minutes ago, domandric034 said:

So I got myself a new pc and I decided to use parts from old pc to create myself a little home server cause I needed one a lot. Idk can this handle Windows Home Server 2011. I need that server for : linking my WD Cloud to Plex, Printer Server, Storaging bought programs like Windows, Adobe, Office..., FTP server and many more. I looked up and my old CPU is a power hungry so I took out GPUs and activated onboard. Can It handle my requirments with low power usage :\ ?

My new home server:

CPU: AMD A8-3870K

MB: Gigabyte GA-A75M-UD2H

GPU: Onboard GPU

RAM: 8 GB DDR3@1333 MHz

HDD: 2x WD Purple 6 TB

PSU: Chieftec 80+ Bronze 400W

Case: Chieftec BX-02B-B-B

The AMD processor sucks out power, but still, this will work.

[domandric034]

How much power can save CPU when i downclock it to 2 GHz per core

[Electronics Wizardy]

Depends on load but probably almost none. When the cpu is idle it isn't operating at all and in a c state. 

 

Why Windows home server? It's not supported any more. 

[domandric034]

It feels all of my required needs and it is easy to deploy.

[EpicOfficer]

This will work for your build.  However, I would still recommend a newer operating system.  I personally run Windows Server 2016 Datacenter and this will fulfill all your needs and more.  I got mine setup as a domain controller and Plex storage server in a matter of an hour.  My server has been running with a total of 6TB of redundant fast storage all while running virtual machines and has been very stable since it was deployed.

 

If you'd like any assistance with this let me know as it seems your needs are somewhat similar to mine.

 

If you are looking to buy a legitimate Windows Server 2016 licence on the cheap take a look here:

http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Windows-Server-2016-Datacenter-Version-Full-Retail-key-download/461176009

http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Windows-Server-2016-Standard-Version-Full-Retail-key-download/460851192?st_id=52317146

 

I have personally used this seller and can say that I am very satisfied.

 

[domandric034]

2 hours ago, EpicOfficer said:

This will work for your build.  However, I would still recommend a newer operating system.  I personally run Windows Server 2016 Datacenter and this will fulfill all your needs and more.  I got mine setup as a domain controller and Plex storage server in a matter of an hour.  My server has been running with a total of 6TB of redundant fast storage all while running virtual machines and has been very stable since it was deployed.

 

If you'd like any assistance with this let me know as it seems your needs are somewhat similar to mine.

 

If you are looking to buy a legitimate Windows Server 2016 licence on the cheap take a look here:

http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Windows-Server-2016-Datacenter-Version-Full-Retail-key-download/461176009

http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Windows-Server-2016-Standard-Version-Full-Retail-key-download/460851192?st_id=52317146

 

I have personally used this seller and can say that I am very satisfied.

 

Ok I got installed Win Server 2012 R2 Essentials (WHS 2011 had some problems) It seems way better than WHS 2011 and I will get domain set up and then other things. I got Win Server license from a friend. And thanks for reply

[EpicOfficer]

Just now, domandric034 said:

Ok I got installed Win Server 2012 R2 Essentials (WHS 2011 had some problems) It seems way better than WHS 2011 and I will get domain set up and then other things. I got Win Server license from a friend. And thanks for reply

No problem.  Good luck with your endeavors.  Windows server 2012 is another solid choice (I use it at work when I work on older projects) Although you may not need all the functionality of server 2016 datacenter it is definitely one to keep in mind especially considering you can pick it up for under £10 and with the datacenter edition you can have unlimited windows server virtual machines licenced under it for free

[domandric034]

Ok now I really got interested in Win Server 2016 Datacenter I think I'll go with it Now my WD Cloud on personal rig says it is offline but it is online and it has internet connection. I wanna make sure it works before I deploy server

[domandric034]

And I got access to Microsoft Imagine download of Win Server 2016