Cheap NAS/Server build - Recommendations

If you want cheap, go 2nd hand gear that's a couple of generations old from the FS section. You don't need a modern core i3 for file serving. My NAS cost me $50 + hard drives. 2nd hand s775 gear off forums + old case and psu I had lying around.

 

I'll 2nd this I picked up the following

Intel® Desktop Board DX48BT2 & Xeon E3110 for $90
MSI 6450 $25
silverstone LC-17 HTPC case $25
Seasonic 650w PSU $30

had all the other bits needed

Runs BR and 1080p rips just fine also can handle PVR recording fine while watching BR or the rips.