Windows Home Server Build - Opinions?

[Coops_THC]

Hi,

I am looking to build my own Windows Home Server. I will be using it to solely backup my HTPC/Gaming PC.

The reason i am building a Windows Home Server instead of buying a SATA Drive Bay is because its pretty much the same price and has more functionality when coming to Backup configurations etc.

I would like your opinions on the components i have chosen. I have taken into consideration power efficiency as well as price and size.

Case: BitFenix ​​Prodigy Mini-ITX (£70)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H61N-D2V (£44)
CPU: Intel Celeron G550T (£34)
RAM: Kingston 2GB DDR3 1066MHz (£15)
PSU: Casecom 350W (£11)

Which total to: £174

Similar to any 4 Drive Bay NAS

Obviously i will be needing HDDs. I am thinking something along the lines of 4 Western Digital WD20EZRX 2TB Green's.

All of your opinions are welcome. I am open to suggestions.

Thanks.

 

[heman]

Hi, not got experience in server use yet TBH. However I would recommend you spend more on a PSU and get a more reliable one. Cheapest corsair OCUK sell £39.95:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-059-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1084

 

[zeegy]

Hi, not got experience in server use yet TBH. However I would recommend you spend more on a PSU and get a more reliable one. Cheapest corsair OCUK sell £39.95:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-059-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1084

If its just for data, and speed is not an issue, theres a N36L Microserver going on the MM at the moment for £85, That would be perfect

 

[unleashed]

If its just for data, and speed is not an issue, theres a N36L Microserver going on the MM at the moment for £85, That would be perfect

OP does not have enough posts to view / buy from MM. There are brand new N54L HP Prolient Microservers with warranty to be had for around £95 after £100 cashback.

 

[Rainagul]

OP does not have enough posts to view / buy from MM. There are brand new N54L HP Prolient Microservers with warranty to be had for around £95 after £100 cashback.

Just google it to find the same deal

 

[Confused]

All perfect, very similar to my home server (although I went mATX not Mini-ITX) - just get a motherboard with more SATA ports - you'll be thankful for this when you want to add extra storage later on!!