So I've been chatting with some members about building an HTPC with all my media (Movie, Music, Photos, etc...) and it was suggested to look into a NAS system instead. I am absolutely new to Servers and Raid but I'm not afraid to learn. This thread will be used to discuss possibilities for this build. I wish to build my own NAS from new and already owned parts instead of purchasing a pre-build system for future expansion and upgrades. So, without further adieu.
Here are the list of parts I currently have on hand (and not in use). Of these which would serve best for a stand alone, always on NAS Server?
MB's
ASUS M4A88T-M Socket AM3
CPU's
Sempron 145
Phenom II X4 955
Cooler's
Multiple Stock coolers
Zalman CNPS 9700LED
Thermaltake Max Orb
HDD
Multiple 2.5" laptop drives - For OS only
GPU's
Sapphire HD6750 1GB
Sapphire Vapor-X HD5770 1G - minus fan
PowerColor HD7850 2G
Case
I have several older ATX cases that I will mod as needed.
Fans
I have several 120's lying around but will grab more if needed.
Things I need to buy.
Ram
Size and speed TBD - preferably ECC
HDD's
Currently looking at 3x3TB WD reds (RAID5) - feel free to suggest other options. I may drop to 3x2TB if price becomes a factor and add another at a later date.
PSU
Size TBD - Preferably Gold rated or better
Raid Card
I would prefer a card over software for future upgrades/replacements
I currently don't have a budget in mind however I would like to keep the price at a reasonable level (hence using existing inventory). I think that covers components. As I said I am new to this so my research continues. I'm currently looking into ZFS systems.
Let the discussion begin!
Here are the list of parts I currently have on hand (and not in use). Of these which would serve best for a stand alone, always on NAS Server?
MB's
ASUS M4A88T-M Socket AM3
CPU's
Sempron 145
Phenom II X4 955
Cooler's
Multiple Stock coolers
Zalman CNPS 9700LED
Thermaltake Max Orb
HDD
Multiple 2.5" laptop drives - For OS only
GPU's
Sapphire HD6750 1GB
Sapphire Vapor-X HD5770 1G - minus fan
PowerColor HD7850 2G
Case
I have several older ATX cases that I will mod as needed.
Fans
I have several 120's lying around but will grab more if needed.
Things I need to buy.
Ram
Size and speed TBD - preferably ECC
HDD's
Currently looking at 3x3TB WD reds (RAID5) - feel free to suggest other options. I may drop to 3x2TB if price becomes a factor and add another at a later date.
PSU
Size TBD - Preferably Gold rated or better
Raid Card
I would prefer a card over software for future upgrades/replacements
I currently don't have a budget in mind however I would like to keep the price at a reasonable level (hence using existing inventory). I think that covers components. As I said I am new to this so my research continues. I'm currently looking into ZFS systems.
Let the discussion begin!
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