server New Home media server

[SparkySamZa]

So i am planning a new server build for my home, now most of the parts are going to be used server hardware from refreshes which can be sourced via websites such as eBay.

 

Now the budget will be around £350-400 without HDD's; no need for peripherals as it will be done via remote access.

 

Now from what i have seen i can pick up an E3 Xeon for around £60 - £80  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dell-T3500-Precision-Intel-Xeon-Quad-Six-Core-Tower-PC-Customisable-Windows-10/122653277587?hash=item1c8eb47d93:m:mFMGNPj7DuutsSKTLA-JhFg)

Looking at up to £100 for a decent case with a large amount of 3.5" 6-10 spaces so i can have a decent amount of hard drives.

motherboard up to £80

PSU - £40

ram - £20

no need for a GPU as i have a spare lieing around.

 

I was looking at pre builds or refubs i can salvage for parts as that seems to be much more cost effective, but anyone has any pre built servers then please post them.

 

I was looking at cases which were towers rather than server cases as a computer cases would be much easier to store for me and quieter also.

 

Thanks for reading

[ItsBlck]

Hi! So i customized that Pc you found on ebay. This shoyld be enough:

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dell-T3500-Precision-Intel-Xeon-Quad-Six-Core-Tower-PC-Customisable-Windows-10/122653277587?_mwBanner=1&varId=423060410820

However, this is not with any drives. Also you might want to build it yourself as it most likely would be cheaper and you could get better performance.