Need help with Spec on Mini ITX Minecraft/File storage home server

[brad257]

Hi Guys,

Need some help with the specs on my new server

Want it to be Mini ITX

I was thinking
Budget 400-500£

I3 2120
4GB Ram
2x1TB WD Red
Would like an optical Drive but not absolutley neccessary
Mobo Mini-ITX but not sure which one
Case/Power as small as possible and able to fit an optical drive (Slim) and 2x3.5 Inch drives.

Thanks in advance for your great knowledge and Advice,

Brad

 

[brad257]

Thanks for the replies.

Muel, I really wanted the server to be as small and as lower power consumption as possible but still have the power there when needed. Thats why I am opting for the I3 and Mini Itx form factor. I did have a look in to the HP ProLiant Series but I have never been a big fan of HP Equipment. I have read mixed reviews and think for my basic needs the ITX Desktop hardware will be adequate enough.

Also I know its sad but I want to build something myself and I love the idea of the ITX sized hardware.

Thank you for you input It is much appriciated.

Tamzzy

I'm sure I have read a few of your posts over the last week while I have been researching for this build.

What would the benfits be of the RE4 over the WD Red?

Also you have specced a Mirco ATX board here not an ITX could you take another look over this?

Thanks

 

[brad257]

Will be running WHS 2011. I am welcome to any other suggestions though. I would like it as small as possible and also very low power consumption.