I've had a HTPC (i5, 16gb RAM) and the mobo finally died so I'm trying to put together a media server that can server dual purpose as Plex/Kodi media server and also a repo for my music and pictures.
Here are my requirements
- Powerful enough to be able to transcode 4K mkvs
- Download/index new media
- Serve content to connected devices around the house
- Backup my files from desktop
- Budget < $500 (not including the drives)
- FreeNas or UnRaid (not sure about this one yet)
I am looking at LGA 2011-V3 processors but not sure which one would be good. Similarly SuperMicro boards seem to be going for good prices but having never built a server before not sure about the specs. As for the case, I and looking at Rosewill 4u server chassis or similarly spec tower case (so that i can fit it in smaller space)
Here are my requirements
- Powerful enough to be able to transcode 4K mkvs
- Download/index new media
- Serve content to connected devices around the house
- Backup my files from desktop
- Budget < $500 (not including the drives)
- FreeNas or UnRaid (not sure about this one yet)
I am looking at LGA 2011-V3 processors but not sure which one would be good. Similarly SuperMicro boards seem to be going for good prices but having never built a server before not sure about the specs. As for the case, I and looking at Rosewill 4u server chassis or similarly spec tower case (so that i can fit it in smaller space)