Hey Everyone,
This is my first post in these forums as I just stumbled across them today through some searching about a NAS server which I am planning to be building so forgive me if I posted this is the wrong section.
Anyways, I read the sticky and here I go:
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
NAS server, aprox 6TB of available storage. Streaming video to my computers around the house or PS3.
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread
I'd like to keep it as cheap as possible but I haven't really defined any limits so far.
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
U.S.
California to be specific
4. IF you're buying parts OUTSIDE the US, please post a link to the vendor you'll be buying from.
We can't be expected to scour the internet on your behalf, chasing down deals in your specific country... Again, help us, help YOU.
N/A
5. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc.
None at all, I am just trying to keep it cheap and functional
6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
I don't have a large selection of parts but I do have 2x 1gb of crucial RAM (200 pin) http://www.crucial.com/store/partspe...e=ct12864ac667 which I thought I could potentially use.
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
Probably not since it is just going to be NAS
8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using?
Headless
9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
Note that it is usually not cost or time effective to choose your build more than a month before you actually plan to be using it.
As soon as I get the build sorted out I am planning on building the build.
X. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software?
Nope
So far I have been doing some research today and this is what I was thinking of doing:
Any suggestions are much appreciated!
Thanks,
ljbaumer
This is my first post in these forums as I just stumbled across them today through some searching about a NAS server which I am planning to be building so forgive me if I posted this is the wrong section.
Anyways, I read the sticky and here I go:
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
NAS server, aprox 6TB of available storage. Streaming video to my computers around the house or PS3.
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread
I'd like to keep it as cheap as possible but I haven't really defined any limits so far.
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
U.S.
California to be specific
4. IF you're buying parts OUTSIDE the US, please post a link to the vendor you'll be buying from.
We can't be expected to scour the internet on your behalf, chasing down deals in your specific country... Again, help us, help YOU.
N/A
5. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc.
None at all, I am just trying to keep it cheap and functional
6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
I don't have a large selection of parts but I do have 2x 1gb of crucial RAM (200 pin) http://www.crucial.com/store/partspe...e=ct12864ac667 which I thought I could potentially use.
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
Probably not since it is just going to be NAS
8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using?
Headless
9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
Note that it is usually not cost or time effective to choose your build more than a month before you actually plan to be using it.
As soon as I get the build sorted out I am planning on building the build.
X. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software?
Nope
So far I have been doing some research today and this is what I was thinking of doing:
- Jetway JNC96-525 1.8GHz Fanless Mini-ITX Motherboard with 12V DC In
- CFI‐A2059 Value NAS Chassis 300W (2 Hot Swap HDD + Internal HDD + Optical Bay)
Any suggestions are much appreciated!
Thanks,
ljbaumer