Who We Are
Nerds For Life
At BuildMyServer, we are nerds at heart, and we believe in building systems to our customers’ own needs and preferences. We believe in making a difference, and we believe that starts with sustainability. By buying refurbished servers, you are helping reduce electronic waste without compromising on quality. By joining BuildMyServer’s nerd community, you get: access to our knowledgeable team of industry experts who are available to provide quick responses to any questions you may have; rapid shipping times once your order has been placed; and access to our friendly customer service staff who are always eager to help. We offer a 1-Year Standard warranty on all our products, as well as extended warranties of up to five years for a premium.
Powered by Two Decades of Experience
BuildMyServer is backed by Ombligo, a leading IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) provider with more than 20 years of experience in enterprise hardware lifecycle management. Operating from our R2-certified headquarters in Brooklyn, New York, Ombligo has helped organizations of every size securely manage, refurbish, and redeploy enterprise IT equipment while minimizing environmental impact. This expertise gives BuildMyServer access to enterprise-grade inventory, rigorous refurbishment processes, and a level of technical knowledge that few online hardware retailers can match.
Our sister company, TechMikeNY, has supplied tens of thousands of refurbished servers to customers around the world and has built a reputation for quality, reliability, and exceptional customer service. BuildMyServer extends that same commitment for fully customized server solutions.
Every System Is Built for You
Unlike mass-produced hardware, every BuildMyServer system is configured specifically for your order.
Behind every server we ship is T.I.P.S. (Testing, Inventorying and Purging System), our proprietary software platform developed in-house by our parent company, Ombligo. Built over more than twenty years of real-world IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) operations, T.I.P.S. was designed by technicians who process enterprise hardware every day, not by software vendors guessing what the workflow should look like.
Every server entering our facility is automatically inventoried, allowing us to identify every processor, DIMM, drive, controller, and network adapter with precision. Comprehensive hardware diagnostics validate the health and functionality of critical components before they're ever considered for resale, while detailed reporting gives our technicians complete visibility into each system throughout its lifecycle.
Data security is equally important. Storage devices undergo industry-standard sanitization procedures using NIST 800-88 and IEEE 2883 compliant workflows, with verification performed before drives are returned to inventory. Every action, from testing and grading to sanitization and final inspection is recorded, providing complete traceability and accountability throughout the refurbishment process.
Only after passing our quality assurance standards does a server move to assembly. Each system is professionally configured, thoroughly cleaned, extensively tested, and subjected to a final inspection to ensure that every component works together exactly as intended.
We don't simply resell used enterprise hardware. We combine experienced technicians with proprietary software and repeatable quality-control processes to remanufacture enterprise systems that are ready for years of dependable service.
Sustainability Is More Than a Buzzword
Every refurbished server represents hardware that stays in productive use instead of entering the waste stream. At BuildMyServer, sustainability isn't a marketing initiative, it's part of our foundation. Through our parent company, Ombligo, we work to maximize the amount of equipment that can be reused, refurbished, repurposed, and upcycled before recycling ever becomes necessary.
By extending the lifecycle of enterprise hardware, we help:
Reduce electronic waste
Conserve the raw materials and energy required to manufacture new equipment
Lower the environmental impact of IT infrastructure
Give businesses and individuals access to affordable enterprise technology
Choosing refurbished hardware is one small decision that creates a measurable environmental benefit.
Customer Service from People Who Understand Servers
Buying enterprise hardware can be intimidating. Compatibility questions, firmware revisions, RAID configurations, networking options, and upgrade paths aren't always straightforward.
That's why our team is available to help before and after your purchase.
When you contact BuildMyServer, you'll speak with people who work with enterprise servers every day—not a generic call center reading from a script.
Whether you need help selecting compatible hardware, planning future upgrades, or troubleshooting a configuration, we're here to help.
Our goal is simple: to be the kind of company we'd want to buy from ourselves.
Join the BuildMyServer Community
BuildMyServer is more than an online hardware store. We're a community of builders, IT professionals, developers, system administrators, small businesses, and technology enthusiasts who appreciate enterprise hardware done right.
Whether you're deploying infrastructure for your business, building a powerful virtualization host, expanding your storage environment, or simply experimenting in your home lab, we're here to help you build a system that fits your needs today and can grow with you tomorrow.
Thank you for choosing BuildMyServer. Every order supports a more sustainable future for enterprise technology while delivering the performance, reliability, and value you expect from professional-grade hardware.
Our Certifications
We hold ourselves to the highest standards, and get audited annually to make sure our process stays sound. Our QEH&S (Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety) system incorporates, and complies with, all the requirements stipulated in the certifications below.
R2v3 Certification
R2v3 is the most widely adopted standard for used electronics. R2v3 certification is a company-level certification based on the R2v3 standard overseen by the R2 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). The standard requires certified companies to have a policy on managing used and end-of-life electronics equipment, components and materials.
ISO 14001 Certification
ISO 14001:2015 specifies the requirements for an environmental management system that an organization can use to enhance its environmental performance. It is intended for use by an organization seeking to manage its environmental responsibilities in a systematic manner that contributes to the environmental pillar of sustainability.
ISO 9001 Certification
ISO 9001:2015 specifies requirements for a quality management system when an organization needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, and aims to enhance customer satisfaction through the effective application of the system.
ISO 45001 Certification
ISO 45001:2018 specifies requirements for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system, and gives guidance for its use, to enable organizations to provide safe and healthy workplaces by preventing work-related injury and ill health, as well as by proactively improving OH&S performance.