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I was not planning to mirror drives. Need10 +TB to keep footage from 6-7 cameras. We use online backup service for data we can not afford to loose. After doing more research, decided to replace CPU cooler with Noctua NH-D15S, Premium Dual-Tower CPU Cooler. Seems to get better rating and a bit...

I am looking to build new home server to run: Plex, Home Assistant (Docker) and Blue Iris. I am planning to overprovision to make sure it can last for a while. Very new to building systems and feedback is greatly appreciated. Here are components I selected this far: CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K...

Well, since I did not get any suggestions for AMD based motherboard that supports Server 2008 R2, I think my next step will be to buy an entry level Dell server with Xeon processor. They may be in my price range.

Hello, I am trying to build a server for home. I am planning on installing Server 2008 R2 and using it for database development and home media storage. My goal is not to spend more than $600. I already tried to put together a system using Intel’s I3 2100, however, motherboards that support...

Hello alikum, Whould you mind sharing what components (motherboard, video, ram, HD) you used for your server build that is capable of running SQL/Web/VMs on AMD Athlon X4. I tried to put together a server to run 2008 R2 using Intel chipset, however, it turned out to be too expensive. Do you...

First of all, thank you for your information. I would like to explain my reasoning for some of the choices I made: 1) I do a lot of development at home, so I need domain controller to be able to replicate my client's environment. I can not figure out a better way to do an integrated security...

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Hello, I want to build a new server for home to be used as: Domain Controller File Server Source Control SQL Server (home development use) as well as streaming stored movies to a tv using HDMI connector. I was trying to put it togehter for around $500. I first tried to use AMD processor...

Awesome. I am all set. Can you recoment a good how-to site/article for someone who has replaced parts in the past but has never put a compelte system together? Can you think of any other accessory (like additional fan) that I need to get before I can put it all together? Thank you

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Great. I think I will go for TP-750. I see a lot of great reviews and price is better then most online stores. I did check and that is the one that you have a link for on newegg. What do you think about the case? Should I go with my original choice of AZZA Hurrican 2000 ATX Full Tower Black...

I often try to give local businesses first choice. It is a bit more expensive but it helps to keep local economy growing. I hate to see more and more stores closing their doors. However, at the end of the day, I will do what makes sense. If I can not find the parts that I need at the local...

Thank you for great advice! Unfortunately, once again, they do not have exact models you listed in this thread (or in your big list of parts v2). Here are the closes matches that I found for power supply: ModXStream Pro 500 Watt ATX EPS12V Modular Power Supply $50.00 Antec True Power New...