Building a server for storage & hosting games

[TOG_WAS_HERE]

I'm building a server for hosting games like; Eldewrito (Halo 3 for PC), Minecraft, Gmod, and Possibly CS:GO.

But also for just storing my videos.  I'm sure a 5,400 RPM is fine for that purpose.

 

Here are the specs for said build:
 

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/TOG_WAS_HERE/saved/DMYTBm

 

CPU: AMD - FX-8350 4GHz 8-Core Processor   
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - DK9-7G52A-0L-GP 27.1 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler 
Motherboard: Asus - M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard 
Memory: Corsair - XMS3 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  
Storage: Kingston - A400 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Western Digital - Red 4TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive 
Storage: Western Digital - Mainstream 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  
Case: Nanoxia - Deep Silence 4 (Black) MicroATX Mini Tower Case  
Power Supply: Corsair - VS 400W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  
Wired Network Adapter: TP-Link - TG-3468 PCI-Express x1 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Adapter  

 

I'll be using Amazon to buy everything so ignore the shipping prices.

 

Good enough?

 

Thanks.
 

[LienusLateTips]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($71.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: GeIL - EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Kingston - A400 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($27.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital - Red 4TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($119.99 @ B&H) 
Storage: Western Digital - Mainstream 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.89 @ Amazon) 
Case: be quiet! - Pure Base 600 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($23.98 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($18.59 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $617.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-08-02 00:54 EDT-0400

[NoRomanBatmansAllowed]

It might be worth it to buy a used xeon server instead.

[C1intFunWood]

I've been flipping used Xeon servers from about 2010-2011 (LGA1366) and if you can get a good deal on a dual X5650 server for a good price, it's more worth it with an added bonus of novelty. They can go around 200-300 USD if you can find a good deal. They perform 2x better for half the price of the system that you've listed. You can look around /r/homelabs or other places for advice or research before diving in. 

 

As for purchasing a server like this, you can look on eBay, Craigslist or /r/homelabsales for something like a R710 or R610 or on the HP side, a DL360 G7 or anything that ends with a G7 (7th Generation)

[combine1237]

An ipmi like service from a company like supermicro is a godsend when messing with my freenas box.

[C1intFunWood]

17 minutes ago, combine1237 said:

An ipmi like service from a company like supermicro is a godsend when messing with my freenas box.

^, Any OEM system manufacturers like Dell or HP will offer this (with iDRAC and iLO respectively) and will allow you to remotely access your server to do reboots or anything you can physically - except changing hardware of course.

[TOG_WAS_HERE]

10 hours ago, C1intFunWood said:

I've been flipping used Xeon servers from about 2010-2011 (LGA1366) and if you can get a good deal on a dual X5650 server for a good price, it's more worth it with an added bonus of novelty. They can go around 200-300 USD if you can find a good deal. They perform 2x better for half the price of the system that you've listed. You can look around /r/homelabs or other places for advice or research before diving in. 

 

As for purchasing a server like this, you can look on eBay, Craigslist or /r/homelabsales for something like a R710 or R610 or on the HP side, a DL360 G7 or anything that ends with a G7 (7th Generation)

Do you have a motherboard you can recommend me?  I'd like to stay with a Micro ATX just because I found a really nice case for me, but I have the option to go to a bigger ATX

[C1intFunWood]

On 2018-08-02 at 9:06 AM, TOG_WAS_HERE said:

Do you have a motherboard you can recommend me?  I'd like to stay with a Micro ATX just because I found a really nice case for me, but I have the option to go to a bigger ATX

OEM Servers usually have a custom form factor for their motherboards, if you're going that route, you'd have to buy a complete used system as most of the components are proprietary except the CPU, RAM and PCI-E add-in cards