Will it work? SSD+RPI4+Hassio+Samba NAS addon = Minecraft server?

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Hi guys!

My son is fighting osteosarcoma and I promised to get him a Minecraft-server on a NAS when we get home post-op.

I am on a limited budget but am thinking that I can something work with a RPI4b 8gb that I have if I get the following hardware:
https://www.amazon.se/gp/aw/d/B01MRN5ASA/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=ANU9KP01APNAG&psc=1

and

https://www.amazon.se/gp/aw/d/B011M8YACM/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ANU9KP01APNAG&psc=1

And add this addon:

Would that work?

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I ran a minecraft server 8 plus years ago. Being java and single threaded it liked a high speed CPU.
I remember it on a Q6600 (quad core 2.4ghz) and it was poop compared to a higher clocked dual core. Once the cpu was overclocked it was miles better.
I suspect it would run (if there is an arm server build) but would be painfully slow.

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In fact an old x86 laptop will prob out perform a pi for a Minecraft server.

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Thanks!!

I will look at alternatives.

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I’ve looked at some alternatives and it seems like I should build my own, would be a fun project with the kid if nothing else.

What gear would you guys get from Amazon? I could maybe stretch to 400 USD (is that even doable?).