[B][Budget]
RM3k but flexible

[Purpose]
HTPC
Always on Plex media server capable of handling concurrent HD/4K(?) streams to multiple devices
Torrenting
cctv

[Hardwares that will be re-use]
None-new build. Will be connected to a NAS.

[Monitor resolution]
1920x1080.

[Games & softwares that use frequently]
Actually would like recommendation for noob friendly OS

[Personal preferences]
Low power consumption
Quiet
small footprint
Premium casing - looks nice in living room, maybe lian-li/Silverstone type of quality(very out of touch with whats available in our market)

[Location]
Klang Valley

This post has been edited by Kidicarus: Jun 15 2017, 01:25 PM

I'm still researching various sources on the internet on potential builds so thanks for the useful starting point. The 4k thing is me trying to future proof but looking at how much power is needed to transcode 4k I don't think there's much I can do without blowing my budget big time. I don't think plex supports GPU transcoding currently so luckily don't have to factor that in.

Building around an i5 7400 seems reasonable as it would seem capable of transcoding 3 x 1080p@10mbps streams with its 7441 passmark. I was thinking I could swap the HDD for a small SSD since i'm running the media off a NAS. What do you think is the power draw for the system you have proposed Tristan?

And.. I do like your case recommendation - simple and elegant, just need to find a seller.

This post has been edited by Kidicarus: Jun 15 2017, 03:19 PM

Thanks for the info - titan xp would probably be overkill for a media server.

I have a 4 bay synology NAS box with 1 HDD that I use a bit like a scratch disc. surely by torrenting directly to that mapped drive I can reduce the number of writes to the onboard SSD?

*thanks followmerogerthat for the case recommendation - more things to consider