PC to run WHS in 600-800 range

[rajeshchawla]

Hi folks,

I'm looking to build a box to run Home Server to allow for backups
as well as running version control and a bug tracking system.

Your thoughts are appreciated!

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: (week of 10/19) BUDGET RANGE: (e.g.: 600-800) Before Rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: (backups, music streaming, subversion, bugzilla, scmbug)

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: (keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS)

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: (newegg.com)

PARTS PREFERENCES: by brand or type (no preference / want system to be compatible and work)

OVERCLOCKING: No (I don't know how) SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No (don't know what this is).

MONITOR RESOLUTION: (N/A)

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: (Needs to be quite and expect to run at least a month with no attention. Yes, I've considered FreeNas, but it's not feasible to introduce a Unix box into a Windows shop.)

The items I had in mind are:
Antec 200 Black ATX case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129070

ASUS M4A78 Pro
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131362

AMD Athlon X2 240
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103688

Corsair 4GB (2x2GB) 240 pin (100)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145256

Western Digital Caviar Green WD20EADS 2TB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136344&Tpk=2TB%20Western%20Digital%20Caviar%20Green

Rosewill RP550-2 550W ATX12V v2.01
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182017&Tpk=Rosewill%20RP550-2

Regards,
Rajesh

 

[evongugg]

I would put a Quad Core in there, like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103706

I would get this PSU. Better quality. It will save you a little bit.

OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ600MXSP 600W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply compatible with core i7 - Retail $54.99 after rebate.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341017

 

[rajeshchawla]

Thanks for taking the time.

Your ideas make sense to me.

Regards,
Rajesh