[New Build] [File Server + Private Game Server] Need Help Designing

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Approximate Purchase Date: After I save the cash, probably in the next 4 months

Budget Range: <$15,000

System Usage from Most to Least Important: File Hosting, Game Server

Parts Not Required: Keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, server rack.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg/eBay

Country of Origin: USA

Parts Preferences: No real preferences, just trying to make it work.

Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: No

Monitor Resolution: N/A

Additional Comments:

So, I am brand new to this type of building. I have built several high-end gaming systems, but never a server.
Please forgive me if my newbiness is ridiculous, but I have just begun my research into servers/RAID beginning the 23rd.

Okay, what I am hoping to accomplish here is this: I want to build a rack server, capable of serving my file storage needs, with expandability for the future, while at the same time have it multitask as a Minecraft AND Aion private server.

Here is what I have thrown together so far. (Which isn't much...)

HP ProLiant DL360 G5
http://cgi.ebay.com/HP-PROLIANT-DL [...] 3f0a497672

SSDs for OS/Game Server Install (4 Drives)
http://cgi.ebay.com/570761-B21-HP- [...] 1e635d7383

Iomega NAS Chassis [File Storage]
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822186256

Storage for the NAS (8 Drives)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822186259

Obviously, I am missing some very core components (eg. RAM, Battery backup/UPS) But I need to know if this is even a feasible/reasonable start.

Message edited by omninewb on 06-01-2011 at 04:01:03 AM

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What level would you consider this?

By austinwillie_95, 1 hour ago:

It won't handle high end games that's for sure. And for $800 you would be better off just...

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