The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/AnnieAnoles on 2024-08-07 08:44:16.
Hey folks.
I'm thinking of building a small home server for torrenting / jellyfin. Currently i'm just using my regular desktop pc, but this draws a lot of power (lowest i've ever gotten it was 90w, usually hangs around 300w) so it's only on for maybe 14 hours / day instead of 24. Here's any relevant information i can think of;
Usage: As stated before, it will be used for torrenting & a jellyfin server me & my friends use. I dont download that much but i am always seeding, so my drive is always active.
Budget: The buidget excl. drives is about €450. I may be able to stretch to 470 but no higer unfortunatley.
Requirements: Not many. Min. 4 drives, low power during use. No restrictions on size, aesthetics, sound, ect.
Component List: PCPartPicker Part List. For the cpu i've picked the i3 12100. It's a good balance between cost and performance that I can still buy new. I haven't picked a motherboard yet, from my understanding these have a significant impact on power draw as they could limit the c-state the system achieves. Here's a collection of boards that meet my miimum specs. Are there any stand out good/bad ones? Is there a board that suit my needs well but have overlooked?
Memory is whatever was cheap but didnt look like it would explode. Ssd is purley based on price, maybe go 512gb and get better quality one? PSu might be swapped with pure power 12m 550w, rm550x is hard to come by atm.
Other questions:
-Is there a good way to tell if a component will negativley impact c-state achievability?
-Do low c-states even matter since my drives will be seeding all the time?
-Are there any specific qualities i should look for in components for a low power build?
-Have I overlooked anything with my current parts list?
If you have any further questions i'd gladly answer them :)