DIY: WIndows 2008 R2 Server Config

[tgeorgechi]

Hello,

I am looking to build from ground up a Win 2008R2 server; any recommendations for a server strong mb and components?

 

[Emerald]

What will you use it for?

File Server, DB Server, Web Server,....

 

[tgeorgechi]

What will you use it for?

File Server, DB Server, Web Server,....

Primarily a File Server. I also need to build a Data Storage device also. Thanks for your help.

 

[Emerald]

Since it is only a File Server you could get away with mid range MOBO, CPU, cheap Video Card or Onboard Video, 2 GB Memory, DVD drive, 500W PSU, and case.

Two 2BG HDD in RAID 1 for Starters

 

[tgeorgechi]

Thanks much..onto building.

 

[tgeorgechi]

Best answer selected by tgeorgechi.

 

[Shadow703793]

A few things:

1. Budget?

2. Mission critical?

3. Which version of R2?