Spec Me a home server! £400

Cpukid · 7 Feb 2015 at 19:16

So I am looking to run a heavily modded Minecraft server with a maximum of 10 players (min 4gb dedicated RAM). I would like a strong processor and a SSD. This PC will not only be used to host a MC server but also a small home server.

120GB SSD is more than enough.

I will not require a graphics card, monitor, keyboard/mouse, HDD or disc tray. Thanks!

Cpukid · 7 Feb 2015 at 19:21

modd1uk said:
Do you have storage sorted?

Yes! Sorry, we have all the HDD space we need, however a SSD will be required! I will update the intial post.

Cpukid · 7 Feb 2015 at 19:30

modd1uk said:
Be careful with some of the Kingston/Sandisk drives. Minecraft would run better on the SSD however I personally wouldn't put it on the SSD, it reads/writes quite a bit so it would go on a mechanical drive (my MC server is).

So are you saying that a SSD can get damaged it as it read/writes a lot (more-so than a normal HDD)?

Cpukid · 7 Feb 2015 at 19:30

Shivy011 said:
How many players will be on it?

Not many, however I plan to run heavy mod-packs on it I expect a absolute maximum of 10.

(Updated initial post to include this information)

Cpukid · 7 Feb 2015 at 19:37

stulid said:
YOUR BASKET
1 x Asus H81M-K Intel Core i5 DIY Micro ATX Motherboard, CPU & RAM Bundle £227.98
1 x SK Hynix 256GB SSD SH910A SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Drive (HFS256G32MNB-2201A) £84.98
1 x SuperFlower Golden Green HX 350W "80 Plus Gold" Power Supply - Black £36.95
1 x Xigmatek Echo Midi-Tower - Black £23.99
Total : £387.40 (includes shipping : £11.25).

Do you have a GFX card? this board has a DVI+Dsub output if you just want to use the onboard GFX.

I do have a GFX card that I could use with it, however I was on the understanding that it won't be neccesary with the server pc (correct me if i'm wrong)

Cpukid · 7 Feb 2015 at 19:40

I have an external disc tray and ubuntu can be booted off a memory stick

Cpukid · 7 Feb 2015 at 19:49

Doesn't the motherboard have a VGA? I can use that.

Cpukid · 7 Feb 2015 at 19:59

Ok so thanks to stulid I have this:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Asus H81M-K Intel Core i5 DIY Micro ATX Motherboard, CPU & RAM Bundle £227.98
1 x SK Hynix 128GB SSD SH910A SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Drive (HFS128G32MNB-2201A) £49.99
1 x SuperFlower Golden Green HX 350W "80 Plus Gold" Power Supply - Black £36.95
1 x Xigmatek Echo Midi-Tower - Black £23.99
Total : £352.40 (includes shipping : £11.25).

The only thing I would ask to better it would be if I could reduce the power-supply. As I want to be as efficient as possible power-wise.