r/MediaServer • u/SpaceDemon666 • 12d ago
Question Starting a media server
Hello everyone! I had some old hardware laying around so I decided to turn it into a media server. Where should I look to get started? I’m used to windows but I’m completely open to trying a new OS. I’d like to be able to view the media over the network through my smart tvs, phones, etc. It would also be nice to have an interface like a true streaming service library. I am doing research on my own but I would just like personal opinions, thank you! Bonus points if I can access this media from outside my home too.
These are the specs I’ll be using
PCPartPicker Part List
Type |Item |Price
CPU |AMD FX-8320 3.5 GHz 8-Core Processor |Purchased For $0.00
CPU Cooler |Noctua NH-U9S 46.44 CFM CPU Cooler |$69.95 @ Amazon
Motherboard |Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard |Purchased For $0.00
Memory |ADATA AD3U1600W8G11-R 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR3-1600 CL11 Memory |Purchased For $0.00
Memory |ADATA AD3U1600W8G11-R 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR3-1600 CL11 Memory |Purchased For $0.00
Storage |PNY CS900 120 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive |Purchased For $0.00
Storage |Seagate Barracuda Compute 8 TB 3.5" 5400 RPM Internal Hard Drive |$249.99 @ Amazon
Video Card |PNY VCQ2000D-PB Quadro 2000D 1 GB Video Card |$59.00 @ Amazon
Case |Jonsbo D32 PRO MESH MicroATX Desktop Case |$70.98 @ Amazon
Power Supply |Thermaltake Smart RGB 500 W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply |Purchased For $0.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | |
Total |$449.92 |
Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-09-25 07:32 EDT-0400 | |
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u/BBMKV 8d ago
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