Hi. Whats the absolutely cheapest someone can build a box purely to be a linux based, always on, storage server these days? I'm talking something with integrated graphics, a 250w or less PSU, a case that will neither be seen or heard as it will be stuffed in a corner someplace, and slightly more cpu horsepower than an Atom or a zacate? Very little software will actually be run on this box.
Any recs on parts? If I had to give a pricepoint for this box I'm thinking maybe USD 300 if you ignore the cost of the drives? No peripherals needed or software. Just the box minus the actual drives.
Would buy from newegg or microcenter or similar stores based in the US. Looking to build in 1-4 weeks.