Build Advice What hardware should I be looking at ?

herpderp314

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I want to set up a pc to run Plex/*arr apps/a Windows VM/and maybe a game server once in a while. I'd like to keep it under $500 USD but that doesn't really seem realistic after doing some research. I'm not opposed to buying used gear. I'd also like to keep the power consumption low if possible.

The i5-12400 seems like a good option (6c/12t for ~$130), what do you guys think? What cheap mobo should I look for for this? Does DDR4/5 make a difference for 12th gen? You want an 8th gen or newer processor for Plex, right? Is there a common cpu/mobo combo you guys would use for something like this? Or should I be looking at used server gear? Anything specific? I have a couple spare NVMe drives I'd like to use for OS's also.

I'd prefer a desktop/NAS style case to keep the noise down, a server style case would be fine if it's quiet. I'd like 6+ bays, don't need more than 10. I'll probably start with a couple 10-14TB or so drives and would like to have some empty bays for future expansion. Any specific ones you'd suggest?
 
I'd like to keep it under $500 USD but that doesn't really seem realistic after doing some research.....I'll probably start with a couple 10-14TB or so drives
Do you know how much 10TB HDDs cost? That's your entire build budget right there.

Are you shopping in the US?

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-13500 2.5 GHz 14-Core Processor ($247.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Assassin King SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($21.39 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B760M Steel Legend WiFi Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600 CL32 Memory ($98.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Red 10 TB 3.5" 5400 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($277.82 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Red 10 TB 3.5" 5400 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($277.82 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Node 804 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($138.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Super Flower Leadex III ARGB Pro 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
Total: $1312.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-04-12 09:56 EDT-0400
 

herpderp314

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Do you know how much 10TB HDDs cost? That's your entire build budget right there.

Are you shopping in the US?

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-13500 2.5 GHz 14-Core Processor ($247.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Assassin King SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($21.39 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B760M Steel Legend WiFi Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600 CL32 Memory ($98.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Red 10 TB 3.5" 5400 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($277.82 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Red 10 TB 3.5" 5400 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($277.82 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Node 804 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($138.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Super Flower Leadex III ARGB Pro 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
Total: $1312.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-04-12 09:56 EDT-0400

I should have said the budget wasn't including disks but those hard drives are ridiculously overpriced lol. You can easily get 10TB used NAS drives for ~$100-120, nothing important will be on them.

Yes in the US.

The 13500 is way more power than I need. I think I'm pretty set on a used 12400 for ~$130, just have to find a mobo for it. I want at least two m.2 slots. I like the Node 804 but don't want to limit myself to a mATX mobo necessarily, in case I want to add a GPU+HBA down the road.
 
the 5600G is similar in performance...

something like this?

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor ($140.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B550 PG Velocita ATX AM4 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($64.98 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Pop Air ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: Enermax REVOLUTION D.F. 2 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $554.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-04-13 04:00 EDT-0400


the pop air has 2 5.25" bays. The psu is 140mm long for a bit easier cable management.
 

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