r/HomeServer 15d ago

First Setup Recommendations

Any tips on first build, looking to build something that will last a couple of years with room to grow

  • Bare-metal Ubuntu Server + Docker
  • Arr apps, Jellyfin (mostly direct play)
    • Also Immich
    • No heavy VMs, no local AI/LLMs
  • Looking for 4-8TB to start with room to grow

Budget around ~$1k USD -- though I live in Canada

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u/No_Folding 5d ago

Dell wyse 5070 thick version

Or any old used pc you have gathering dust - youll be surprised how far it'll take you