TrueNAS Server Builds with PCPartPicker – Budget to Beast

*Build the Perfect TrueNAS Server – Budget Mini-ITX, Mid-Tier mATX, and Full ATX Powerhouse* Looking to build a TrueNAS server but not sure where to start? In this video, I walk you through three tiers of TrueNAS builds using PCPartPicker to select affordable, powerful parts — perfect for homelabbers of all levels. We'll cover: 🔹 Mini-ITX Budget Build – compact, efficient, and affordable 🔹 Micro-ATX Mid-Tier Build – more expandability and power 🔹 Full ATX Powerhouse Build – serious performance for VMs, apps, and large storage arrays To keep costs low without sacrificing reliability, we source used hard drives from trusted sellers like ServerPartDeals.com and eBay—and I share tips on what to look out for when buying used drives safely. ✅ What You’ll Learn: 🔸 How to spec a TrueNAS server with PCPartPicker 🔸 Budgeting for CPUs, motherboards, RAM, and cases 🔸 Where it’s smart to spend—and where you can save 🔸 How to choose good used server drives (SATA/SAS) 🔸 Tips for future-proofing your build for TrueNAS Server 🛠️ Whether you’re building your first NAS or upgrading to something serious, there’s a build here for you! *MiniITX* *PCPartPicker:* https://pcpartpicker.com/list/sxxHsp *Motherboard:* https://www.ebay.com/itm/156805069181?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=mozpqUbcTFa&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY *HDDs:* https://serverpartdeals.com/products/seagate-exos-x14-st14000nm0408-14tb-7-2k-rpm-sata-6gb-s-512e-3-5-refurbished-hdd *MicroATX* *PCPartPicker:* https://pcpartpicker.com/list/h3jHsp *Motherboard:* https://www.ebay.com/itm/256902002293?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Uur8s1m0TW-&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY *GPU:* https://www.ebay.com/itm/376147004448?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Gtl9y-lCSYy&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY *HDDs:* https://serverpartdeals.com/products/western-digital-wd160edfz-16tb-5-4k-rpm-sata-6gb-s-3-5-refurbished-hdd *ATX* *PCPartPicker:* https://pcpartpicker.com/list/YpMVgn *Motherboard 1:* https://www.ebay.com/itm/176756211133?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=unxTuXnLQDy&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY *Motherboard 2:* https://www.ebay.com/itm/277007181531?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=jXlwo77xTTq&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY *HDDs:* https://serverpartdeals.com/products/seagate-exos-x18-st18000nm004j-18tb-7-2k-rpm-sas-12gb-s-3-5-refurbished-hdd *HBA:* https://www.ebay.com/itm/133481123885?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=OwHu05S9RzG&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY --- 📌 Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:50 Our first build - miniITX 1:25 CPU 1:42 Mobo 2:36 Memory 3:05 Case 3:40 Storage 4:53 PSU 5:20 Total Cost 6:15 Build #2 - MicroATX 6:42 CPU 6:45 Mobo 7:34 Memory 7:37 Storage 8:20 GPU 9:16 Case 10:37 PSU 11:44 Total Cost 12:25 Build #3 - ATX 12:33 CPU 12:59 Mobo 13:57 Memory 14:09 Storage 15:12 Case 15:49 GPU 16:37 PSU 16:53 HBA 17:45 Total Cost 18:45 Outro --- 🔗 Helpful Links & Community 💬 Join the discussion on Discord: ➤ https://discord.gg/syvCPcRJnR 📖 Check out the Wiki for setup guides & tips: ➤ https://wiki.serversatho.me/ 🎉 Support the channel on Patreon: ➤ https://www.patreon.com/serversathome Join this channel to get access to support me: ➤ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0ObGO7YJZpPPf6tbHpqPQ/join 👉 Follow me everywhere ➤ https://serversatho.me ☕ Want to say thank you? Buy me a coffee: ➤ https://buymeacoffee.com/serversathome 💡 Have questions or thoughts? Drop a comment below! 🔔 Like & Subscribe for more home lab content! #TrueNAS #TrueNASSCALE #Homelab #NASBuild #PCPartPicker #ServerBuild #UsedDrives #SelfHosting #ServerPartDeals #StorageServer