small media server build

PumaThunder · 10 Oct 2012 at 17:36

Hi guys, I'm looking to build a small media server to replace my HP Micro Server that seems a little under powered now.

I have about £300-£400 to spend but I would like all the following.

micro-ITX with space for 2 x 3.5" HDDs.
motherboard with built in RAID.
preferably socket 1155 or 775.

I already have 2 x 2tb 3.5" HDDs which is why I need space for them, I also have a Q6600 CPU and 4GB of DDR2 RAM if they can be incorporated to save some money that would be great.

Any ideas on this one?

anemos101 · 10 Oct 2012 at 18:28

A little off-topic but wht are you streaming that your micro server is not powerful enough?

PumaThunder · 10 Oct 2012 at 21:08

It's got Server 2008 on it and running iTunes to stream to 2 Apple TVs and Serviio to stream to my PS3. It all works but it gets a bit temperamental and needs rebooting regularly I also use it for file storage and things like that so I think it just needs a little upgrade.

I had a look online and found the following parts. What do you think?

Thermaltake Element Q case
Intel i3 2120
ASRock H67M-ITX H67 motherboard
8GB Corsair 1333MHz DDR3 RAM
Akasa CCE-7106HP CPU cooler
2 x 2TB HDDs

PumaThunder · 11 Oct 2012 at 00:47

another option I thought of was...

Fractal Design Node 304 case
Be Quiet 430w PSU
Intel i3 2120 processor
8GB Corsair 1333MHz DDR3 RAM
ASUS P8H77-i motherboard

This would cost about £100 more than the above but still well within budget at about £320 total. This would also give better upgrade options as it can fit 6 3.5" HDDs as apposed to just two in the previous one. Plus I think the components are slightly better quality, ie case and motherboard.

Any thoughts?