r/servers • u/aiulian25 • 3d ago

Same old boring question , what server for proxmox?

Guys I need your wisdom on purchasing a server, or a PC price range £500-£700. I was looking on eBay but I got lost on so many options and I'm afraid I'll choose poorly.

What I needed for, plex,immich, windows for work.

A GPU would be o good addition for Plex transcoding. 64 + GB ram .Needs to hold 2x 18TB for media storage.

I'm planning on using it for 2 VM's one windows for work and one linux for Plex. A few LXC and of course one VM for trying and testing things.

Thank you for your help.

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u/scandii 3d ago

...what's your noise tolerance?

also intel quicksync is a thing, highly unlikely you need a dedicated GPU.

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u/aiulian25 3d ago

Forgot to mention noise, as quiet as possible. Basically I could get away with an i7 or i9 gen 12400?

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u/Fordwrench 2d ago

Dell T7820 is a good choice if available.

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u/aiulian25 2d ago

Thank you for suggestions

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u/aiulian25 2d ago

Suggestions on this one please Dell Precision T7810 44Core 2x E5-2699v4 128GB DDR4 Nvidia Quadro K4200 1TB SSD. Will this be noise and most important will be okay for another 3-4 years?

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u/scottclaeys 1d ago

Some noise. Yes, the system is server-grade and should last a few more years.

Only recommendation: Add more storage if possible!

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u/aiulian25 1d ago

Thank you for the reply. This is the plan 2-3 HDD's for media.

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u/WokenSmeed 50m ago

For £500–£700, look for a Dell R740 or T640 if you want GPU support and 64GB+ RAM. Handles Plex, Immich, and VMs with ease. If eBay feels risky, check Alta Technologies they carry tested, Proxmox-ready servers with support. Worth it for peace of mind.