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jross12

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I made a topic late last year looking for help building a new server, but I wasn't able to buy it at the time and I'm sure the info is a bit dated now.

CPU: intel or amd is fine

Mobo: brand doesn't matter

Ram: 16gb, not worried about brand, obviously want quality parts

Graphics: Headless server, so not really needed. I would like onboard video for maintenance

Hdd: at least 20TB usable storage space, raid5. I may lower this requirement.

OS: Ubuntu server

Case: something big enough to hold all the HDDs I'll need, with some decent cooling as its going to sit an a closet.

Use: sabnzbd, sickbeard, SQL database for xbmc, plex server, FTP server and a little more power for future use

Keyboard/mouse/monitor not needed

Energy efficiency isnt a concern of mine. Please try to keep at inexpensive as possible without sacrificing quality. I'm fine with whatever price gets me the power I need.

Thanks in advance!
 

DComander1x

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Here is a good build, you can mix and match parts as needed, Plenty of cooling with 6 or 7 120mm Delta Server Fans and two 50w fan controllers.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling ACFZA30 74.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($214.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($209.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($209.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital WD Black 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($272.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital WD Black 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($272.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital WD Black 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($272.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital WD Black 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($272.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce 8400 GS 1GB Video Card ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec Twelve Hundred V3 ATX Full Tower Case ($167.91 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Delta Electronics AFB1212GHE-CF00 241.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Delta Electronics AFB1212GHE-CF00 241.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Delta Electronics AFB1212GHE-CF00 241.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Delta Electronics AFB1212GHE-CF00 241.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Delta Electronics AFB1212GHE-CF00 241.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Delta Electronics AFB1212GHE-CF00 241.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Delta Electronics AFB1212GHE-CF00 241.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Other: 1ST PC CORP. FC-FC9B 4 Channel Throttle Control Operation Fan Controller, 50w Per Channel, Available ($59.99)
Other: 1ST PC CORP. FC-FC9B 4 Channel Throttle Control Operation Fan Controller, 50w Per Channel, Available ($59.99)
Total: $2644.63
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-16 22:54 EDT-0400)