Building a new server for my home network

Why build your own home server?

• It’s comparatively cheaper than buying a customized or off-the-shelf unit
• It’s customizable to your requirements
• It offers the opportunity to utilize older generation components that are much more affordable

  Example Hardware list with rough prices

  (as of my purchase time)

• Motherboard: SuperMicron X9DRL-3F (approx. $230)
• Processors: Intel XEON E5-2650v2 qty. 2 (approx. $65 each)
• Memory: HYNIX SDRAM 32GB qty.4 (approx. $65 each)
• Cooler: Noctua NH-D9x i4 qty. 2 (approx. $ 50 each)
• Storage: Kingston 240GB qty. 8 (approx. $35 each)
• Controller: LSI MegaRaid 9260-8i plus battery (approx. $94)
• Housing: Fractal Design R5 (approx. $150)
• Small things (approx. $50)

Time-warp video of the build

(actual build time around 1.5 hrs.)
How to build a server in 6 minutes on YouTube