[SOLVED] System build advice

[guzmanzs33]

Hello, A few months ago, I built a system for personal use, and I decided to try and build another one for server hosting. I haven't built it yet, but I made it on PCPartPicker to see possible parts, and I was wondering if I could get some feedback on the build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/49hXFG (BTW, I'm on a budget of $650).

Thanks in advance!

 

[jeremyj_83]

Hello, A few months ago, I built a system for personal use, and I decided to try and build another one for server hosting. I haven't built it yet, but I made it on PCPartPicker to see possible parts, and I was wondering if I could get some feedback on the build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/49hXFG (BTW, I'm on a budget of $650).

Thanks in advance!

What do you plan on hosting on this server? What operating system? Is it going to be turned on 24/7? Is it going to use containers or virtual machines?

 

[jeremyj_83]

This will be a bit more balanced for most things. If the added RAM isn't needed then going to 16GB will save a few bucks.
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($125.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO CPU Cooler ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock B450M/AC Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: OLOy 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Blue SN550 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($65.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GT 710 1 GB Video Card ($46.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Focus G Mini MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($67.88 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GM 450 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply ($85.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $646.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-04 17:35 EDT-0400

 

[guzmanzs33]

What do you plan on hosting on this server? What operating system? Is it going to be turned on 24/7? Is it going to use containers or virtual machines?

Im gonna host servers for various games to play with my friends. Its gonna run a linux distro(havent decided which) and it is gonna be on 24/7. Its probably gonna run containers rather than vms.

 

[jeremyj_83]

Im gonna host servers for various games to play with my friends. Its gonna run a linux distro(havent decided which) and it is gonna be on 24/7. Its probably gonna run containers rather than vms.

You will probably want 32GB RAM then just to be safe. I would also say that depending on the size of everything, having 1TB NVMe will be better just due to IOPs. It is $124 for the 1TB SN550 which is a very good budget SSD.
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO CPU Cooler ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B450M Pro4-F Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($71.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Blue SN550 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($123.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GT 710 1 GB Video Card ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($44.99 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GM 450 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply ($83.49 @ Amazon)
Total: $648.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-10 14:06 EDT-0400

 

[alexcoulter111]

Just to add on, you can save $35 by opting for a 1600AF as the CPU as there is almost no difference compared to the 2600 and is priced at $85. Also, not sure why you wouldn't just use the stock cooler.

 

[jeremyj_83]

Just to add on, you can save $35 by opting for a 1600AF as the CPU as there is almost no difference compared to the 2600 and is priced at $85. Also, not sure why you wouldn't just use the stock cooler.

Where is the 1600AF $85? On pcpartpicker the price is $119.95 https://pcpartpicker.com/product/mV98TW/amd-ryzen-5-1600-32ghz-6-core-processor-yd1600bbaebox
The reason to not use the stock cooler is to keep the server quieter.

 

[alexcoulter111]

Where is the 1600AF $85? On pcpartpicker the price is $119.95 https://pcpartpicker.com/product/mV98TW/amd-ryzen-5-1600-32ghz-6-core-processor-yd1600bbaebox
The reason to not use the stock cooler is to keep the server quieter.

Search up ryzen 5 1600af on amazon. It's $85.

 

[jeremyj_83]

Search up ryzen 5 1600af on amazon. It's $85.

I see it there, I was wondering if it was a Microcenter deal. At $85 I agree using that CPU instead of the 2600. https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Processo...af&qid=1586954973&sprefix=1600,aps,158&sr=8-1