I don't know how important ECC memory is for a server of this nature, but I've managed to find a couple of Core i3 with ECC support, the Core i3-9100T and the Core i3-9300T, but as pr usual with Intel, their TDP isn't really reflective of the real world and even if it where, it's not really reflective of the power consumption of the APU. This does however set some limits with cooling and here's my first question: Will X amount of noctura fans keep 12 NAS harddrives cool and provide enough airflow to keep the APU cooled? It'll probably be living in the furniture in front of my TV, because it has 2 drawers which happens to be roughly the same size as a 3u rack server and since I'm highly capable in both woodworking and metal, I'm confident I can modify the 3u and my furniture for it to fit perfectly on slides.
The only thing I know I won't need any help with, is the enclosure. Low to no maintenance once up and running. Must be configurable as a shared network drive, preferably with login. Must be Intel because of Plex compatibility with Intel Quick Sync and Hardware Encoding. Silence is king! Passive cooling if and where possible. (WD Red Plus 4TB WD40EFRX takes up 4.8 watt each for a total of 57,6 watt, so in effect 190 watt left over for the rest of the system) The requirements I've set for myself is as follows: I've built several gaming PCs, where none of these things really mattered, as they're not a 24/7 operational machine, but learning about the requirements and needs of a good server, I've come to realize I need help. I then set out to set myself a few requirements to it's performance, but I fear I've either set them too ambitious (in other words, I've learned I know nothing). I had the brilliant idea of wanting a NAS server, capable of running plex.
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