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Finally sorted my new PC. Strange combination of NAS, Plex server ( @Mr_Sworld ), various other stuff (media download, network controller, etc) and occasional remote desktop for when I need a bit more grunt.
Ended up going with a Fractal Design Define 7 case as it can fit a shedload of hard drives and isn't, relatively speaking, that big. Still a fair size though and pretty heavy. Very solid and well designed but poor instructions.
Went with a Ryzen 5600G and 32GB of RAM plus MSI B550-A PRO Motherboard (had 6 SATA ports that worked even if you were also using M2). Came to about £700 in total, a bit more than I'd wanted to spend due to going with a pricier case and 32GB of RAM but it's replacing three other PCs, two of which I've had for 10 years.
Nice and neat on this side
Couldn't quite get this side as neat
This does mean that I'll be getting rid of a few other machines.
HP Microserver Proliant N40L with updated BIOS, 4GB RAM and 60GBSSD. This has been running flawlessly 24/7 for the past ten years (although obviously that means it's been running 24/7 for the past ten years). Happy to let it go for a forum donation, collection from N15 or possibly near Warren St.
Also will need to get rid of my old Plex server/HTPC. Happily transcodes 3 or 4 streams simultaneously. Runs totally silently as it has one of these https://www.quietpc.com/nofan-cr-80eh for the CPU cooler (with an i3) and some fanless graphics card. Will work out what I'm selling that for and put up a post later but give me a shout if you're interested.