I’ve recently started browsing this forum and a bunch of resouces about NAS and servers. I’m brand new to this and wanted to get some people’s thoughts on my build for my first NAS/Plex Server. Any advice is greatly appreciated!
I’m looking for the following features:
- Budget: <$500 (without drives)
- Low Power Usage
- 1 4k Direct, 4-6 remote transcoding.
- Low Noise/Silent
- Expandable
- Looking to run Plex Server as well as docker to run Sonar/Radarr
- OS: Ubuntu/Unraid
Will this be fine for what I need or should I look to upgrade any of the parts? I’m planning to shuck some WD Easystore 8 TB drives for my storage.
| Component | Solution | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Mobo | Asus PRIME B360M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | 77.12 |
| CPU | Intel Core i3-8100 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor | 119.99 |
| Chassis | Fractal Design Define R5 ATX Mid Tower Case | 123.99 |
| CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper TX3 (already have) | 0 |
| RAM | Crucial 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-2400 CL17 Memory | 33.95 |
| PSU | EVGA 430 W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply (already have) | 0 |
| SSDs | Western Digital SN750 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | 62.99 |
| $418.04 |