I’m hoping to find a build list for a general home server/NAS. The goal is to have a server capable of running 2-3 VMs along with a handful of containers, act as a Plex server, and act as a NAS for media storage.

The VMs will be game servers so probably on the beefy side. Plex will need to transcode but never likely more than 3-4 simultaneous streams at most.

Budget isn’t too important within reason, my general preference is to go bigger than needed to future proof myself a little and give a cushion for changing needs. I’d like to keep the build < $3000 if possible.

I have no preference on specific hardware or OS so long as the end product can perform well and meet my needs. I’m also not opposed to buying something premade if there something out there that might fit the bill.

Really appreciate any insight, thanks!

EDIT: Should add I’m also not super concerned about noise, this will be located in an out of the way closet so it shouldn’t be an issue.