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It's time to replace and consolidate some of my PCs.
Main thing that needs replacing is my file server (currently a HP Proliant N40L that's been running 24/7 for the past 10 years). Will probably also incorporate my Plex server into the replacement as well.
Also thinking I may get rid of my desktop as most stuff can be done on laptop and for the occasional heavy lifting I can RDP into the new machine. What I'm not sure about there is putting a graphics card (GTX 970 at the moment) into an always on machine. Will it draw much/any power when it's idle? Gaming would be done via Steam Link or equivalent (all elements wired network).
Not sure whether that's sensible or I should cut down the specs on the server and build up another main PC, although to be honest it gets very little use.
Thinking of something like this
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/mauwf/saved/#view=ZgQwgs
Ideally I'd like sub £500 but can't really see where I can make many compromises. Possibly the processor, I don't really know anything about the AMD processors but you seem to get a bit more for your money with them.
Any thoughts, cheers?