# Building my own server/workstation!

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/building-my-own-server-workstation/300899>\
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**Created:** [November 30, 2009, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/building-my-own-server-workstation/300899 "2009-11-30T02:03:31Z")\
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**Author:** ![Icy\_Penguin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f6c823/32.png) [@Icy\_Penguin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Icy_Penguin)\
**Post date:** [November 30, 2009, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/building-my-own-server-workstation/300899/1 "2009-11-30T02:03:31Z")

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Hey everyone,

So I want to build my own server (basic web and file)/workstation. I’m thinking at least 4GB of RAM and maybe a quad-core processor (maybe an i7). I’d like to maybe get some parts for Christmas and my mom is making my submit a list to her by tonight or I don’t get anything. :lol:

I’m somewhat hardware-savvy, but am not really sure where to start. Do I choose the motherboard first and work from there?

Any suggestions for gifts (ones that can be had for less than $200)?

Thanks 🙂