...another thought, once your server is sitting somewhere in it's final resting place, would it just be easier to rip movies from a dvd on your client laptop or pc and save it to the server over the network? Just another point against bothering with a dvd drive. Just depends on which process is easier for you.

Started my purchase and build process. I locally purchased the case, PSU, DVD drive, & additional case fan. I have the SATA cables, WHS software, system drive, and initial storage on order. Next month I will purchase the MBO, CPU, CPU Fan & Memory. Here are couple of pictures so far:





Will post more once I get the more interesting components.

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Thanks,
Scott

WHS - CPU AMD Athlon II-X4, MB ASUS M4AB9GTD Pro, Case Antec 300, RAM 4GB DDR3, Storage 7.6 TB

I like it, showing some moderation and restraint.
Some of us have none and end up building WAY TOO BIG!
but thats cool it's all fun.

I'm looking foward to seeing it power up.

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Current DIY server DL380 G6 2xquad core 2.8ghz 32GB rdimm ram 512mb 2xHP 410 raid with 2x sas expanders (2 X norco RPC-4220) 48 slots stacked with room to grow.
30TB (Movie/File/Music)Win 2012 essentials 64bit Storage spaces
Ex490 E6400 4gb ram

Received the system drive, the initial storage drive and OS. This weekend the remaining components will be purchased.

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Thanks,
Scott

WHS - CPU AMD Athlon II-X4, MB ASUS M4AB9GTD Pro, Case Antec 300, RAM 4GB DDR3, Storage 7.6 TB

Purchased the MoBo, CPU, RAM & CPU fan yesterday. The assembly is almost complete. Need to get a jumper for my WD20EARS then I can move forward with the WHS install. Started up the system and verified the hardware at the BIOS level. So far, so good.

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Thanks,
Scott

WHS - CPU AMD Athlon II-X4, MB ASUS M4AB9GTD Pro, Case Antec 300, RAM 4GB DDR3, Storage 7.6 TB

Hows yer build going?
Are ya up and running?

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Current DIY server DL380 G6 2xquad core 2.8ghz 32GB rdimm ram 512mb 2xHP 410 raid with 2x sas expanders (2 X norco RPC-4220) 48 slots stacked with room to grow.
30TB (Movie/File/Music)Win 2012 essentials 64bit Storage spaces
Ex490 E6400 4gb ram

Thanks for asking. Yes, she is up and running. I have the two laptops successfully backing up to the server but having issues with a desktop. I will address that in another thread if I can not resolve it. I installed the MyMovies add-in and it is working beautifully. Also installed Lights-out, but have yet to fully configure and test it. Also looking at WHS Disk Management & Recorded TV Manager.

Just received another 4TB of drive yesterday which I plan to install this weekend. When I open her up this weekend, I will try to take some pictures to post.

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Thanks,
Scott

WHS - CPU AMD Athlon II-X4, MB ASUS M4AB9GTD Pro, Case Antec 300, RAM 4GB DDR3, Storage 7.6 TB

Here a couple of more photos of my WHS build:

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Thanks,
Scott

WHS - CPU AMD Athlon II-X4, MB ASUS M4AB9GTD Pro, Case Antec 300, RAM 4GB DDR3, Storage 7.6 TB

I love tech porn.
I can stare at them parts pics all day!

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Current DIY server DL380 G6 2xquad core 2.8ghz 32GB rdimm ram 512mb 2xHP 410 raid with 2x sas expanders (2 X norco RPC-4220) 48 slots stacked with room to grow.
30TB (Movie/File/Music)Win 2012 essentials 64bit Storage spaces
Ex490 E6400 4gb ram