Time To Build A Second Server

[Rick Sanchez]

Hi,

I am looking to upgrade my my main computer and my old NAS box. It isn't powerful enough to run the new UnRAID.

My old NAS runs on an Intel Atom, which I might re-purpose for a pfsense box or an off site backup.

Anyway, back on topic!

Currently my main, daily driver is:

Monitors: 2x LG IPS231
Case: Define R3CPU: Intel i7 3820
Motherboard: MSI X79A-GD45 (8D)
CPU: Intel Intel i7 3820
RAM: 16GB DDR 3
GFX: Geforce GTX 570
HDD: I have multiple SSD (One in the machine and three in my filing cabinet). I have 12-13 3.5" drives doing nothing, plus the one in my machine. - I will be transferring any data off them to my file server so I can dban/destroy them after the build is complete.
PSU: Can't remember
Cooling: Noctua NH-D15
UPS: APC Power-Saving Back-UPS Pro 900

The idea/aim:

Is to build an 'all in one' rig to act as a second UnRAID server and as a daily driver. Reducing the amount of hardware I have lying around and my power bill

I am hoping to reduce my chassis size, but have room for a few 3.5" drives. I



have been looking at SFF cases that can hold a ATX/mATX motherboard, such as the Fractal Design Node 804 and the Silverstone CS80. Although I've seen others have had problems and I'm not convinced that I I need the CD/DVD drive built in anymore as I have an external drive as a backup.

Currently, I think my uses are:
Business (web/coding/graphical editing) Work - Nothing that I can't do on my laptop if I had too.
General IT use:
- Document Processing
- Internet and Streaming Video
- Streaming - Receiving Plex, Youtube, Prime etc.

Gaming: Currently I play C&C and Cities Skylines. But, I want to play some decent games now, such as Far Cry.
VR: I'd like to try it, if possible? - One arm.




What is my budget?


I honestly don't know? ?1,000 excluding the monitor?
- I will purchase items at best available prices over the next two months and I will re-purpose what I can in the meantime. The monitor is not the priority at the moment, but I would still like suggestions.