#Plex media server build software

#Plex media server build software

**EDIT** Added more information based on the pinned post about new build threads. Plex Media Server is an all-in-one media software system that stores and transmits content from a central location to all your favorite devices. If anyone has any input on the 4in3 or 5in3 that will fit my case, that would be greatly appreciated. I know with the shucking and a normal ATX power supply, I'll have to use some kapton tape to cover the first 3 pins. Shucked drives: WD 8 and 10TB drives (currently have, starting with 4-5 & 1 parity, would like expandability to add more drives)ДЄdd-on drive bays: 4in3 or 5in3 5.25' bays (input needed) 4GB sticks can be had about 8 USD on eBay. The only thing with option 1 is maybe upgrading the RAM.which DDR3 isnt too expensive. Option 3 would be a better option than option 2 because it is a much newer platform.

Power cables: Cable Matters power splitter ($12/2 pack) I say this because option 1 is significantly cheaper than option 2 and would easily run Plex streams. SSD: Reuse current Intel 500GB SSDs for cache and metadata (currently have) Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB 4x8GB ($151) USB: Sandisk 32GB Cruzer Fir USB 2.0 ($7) I currently have an Antec Twelve-hundred case I'll be using as that has 12 bays I can use, and I'll look into getting some of those 4in3 or 5in3 bays to fit more drives.Д«udget for parts I don't have is about $600: I have been pricing out parts that I'll list below and would love any input on my list. I know the smart/thrifty way to do things is to purchase used gear and save money, plus I don't have the rack space for an enterprise server nor do I want the noise/energy consumption of one. I am currently running an ancient Synology NAS that is vastly underpowered to do anything other be a file storage. I'm sure I'll eventually run something along the lines of Home Assistant and maybe a VM just for tinkering with but nothing super intensive. I've been doing a lot of reading and I am wanting to build myself an Unraid server for Plex Media Servier and maybe to host a couple of Minecraft servers for the wife and our nieces/nephews.