I'm planning to build a home server primarily for general storage and to host a heavily modded Minecraft server for a few friends. I've put together a list of components as a budget-friendly option and I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions on how to improve it or cut costs without losing much functionality. I intend to run it headless with Linux. Here's the link to my build: [PC Part Picker List](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/DLzq2x)
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It might be worth spending a little extra on a faster and more reliable SSD. This can really help prevent issues like stuttering during world generation and backups. You can find good options for just a bit more cash, like this Western Digital drive: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/Pb3NnQ/western-digital-wd-blue-sn5000-500-gb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-wds500g4b0e. Also, check out the used market for cases; there are tons of affordable options, and you could save around £60 there. Lastly, you should consider getting a GPU since the R5 5600 doesn't have integrated graphics. It doesn’t have to be expensive—just get the cheapest PCIe GPU you can find.
Why would I need a GPU if I'm running it headless? I don't think I'd be doing anything that requires a GPU. But I’ll definitely look into used cases and swap the SSD for an M.2 to avoid stutter!