Server spec

[colheath]

Hi, I'm looking to put together a pc to use as a file server. It'll be serving to 2 pc's and 2 xbox's. I'd like it to be quiet as it'll be in the living room, have a decent amount of space in the case for hard drives, and be under £300 if poss.

I've had a good hunt through the many threads and just got more and more confused

Here's where I'm upto so far:

Any help appreciated, thanks.

 

[colheath]

That's a nice looking case. I think it's useful to have the option of fitting more drives in the future if needed.

What's the advantage of the motherboard you recommend?

 

[colheath]

so how about the Antec Titan 650 Tower Case? Cheaper than the V2000 and includes the power supply.

 

[colheath]

Also isnt that RAM in your spec for a laptop?

oops Mac RAM, I got myself more confused than I thought

 

[colheath]

I'm thinking now of buying a ready made server, cheaper and easier for me. The HP ProLiant ML110 seems like a bargain.

Any thoughts?

 

[colheath]

Yep, possibly be prepaired to be screwed on the shipping costs. If it comes over from the states, you could also get screwed on the import tax

The one I've seen advertised is from a UK supplier, with free delivery

What OS are you planning on running?

I was thinking WHS.

 

[colheath]

Linux?