- Dec 19, 2011
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I am currently using a D-Link DNS-320L NAS.
However, I feel quite restricted with it's OS and also it's getting quite full now (almost 4TB) with a 1TB HDD attached to it via USB.
I have decided to build my own D.I.Y build.
My build must be focused on LOW power consumption as this will be on 24/7 and must be able to handle more than 4 HDD's (maybe even by using a PCI SATA controller card).
The mainboard doesnt have to be RAID based as i am going to use software RAID (FreeNAS or NAS4FREE).
The case must be Mini-ITX compatible as those are low power consumption boards and must also be able to accomodate upto 6 HDD's or more.
I plan to run the OS from a USB Flash Drive therefore an SSD is not needed.
I am from Malta, Europe so the parts can only be bought from a European store due to duty taxes here. I am currently browsing components from www.computeruniverse.net & www.overclockers.co.uk
Here is what I have come up with so far:
Mainboard: ASRock C70M1 (it has a built-in CPU)
RAM: Corsair ValueSelect DDR3 8GB
PSU: be quiet! System Power S7 300W
HDD's: 2xHitachi IDK Deskstar NAS H3IKNAS40003272SE(4tb in total which i will run in RAID1)
Case: Fractal Design Node 304 (it can hold upto 6 drives)
Flash: Transcend 8Gb Jetflash 500 TS8GJF500
I can get all these from www.computeruniverse.net including shipping to Malta and Paypal charges for the price of €570.
Please let me know what you think, what i could/should change and what i should definately go for.
N.B: My budget cannot exceed €600.
I look forward to your feedback
However, I feel quite restricted with it's OS and also it's getting quite full now (almost 4TB) with a 1TB HDD attached to it via USB.
I have decided to build my own D.I.Y build.
My build must be focused on LOW power consumption as this will be on 24/7 and must be able to handle more than 4 HDD's (maybe even by using a PCI SATA controller card).
The mainboard doesnt have to be RAID based as i am going to use software RAID (FreeNAS or NAS4FREE).
The case must be Mini-ITX compatible as those are low power consumption boards and must also be able to accomodate upto 6 HDD's or more.
I plan to run the OS from a USB Flash Drive therefore an SSD is not needed.
I am from Malta, Europe so the parts can only be bought from a European store due to duty taxes here. I am currently browsing components from www.computeruniverse.net & www.overclockers.co.uk
Here is what I have come up with so far:
Mainboard: ASRock C70M1 (it has a built-in CPU)
RAM: Corsair ValueSelect DDR3 8GB
PSU: be quiet! System Power S7 300W
HDD's: 2xHitachi IDK Deskstar NAS H3IKNAS40003272SE(4tb in total which i will run in RAID1)
Case: Fractal Design Node 304 (it can hold upto 6 drives)
Flash: Transcend 8Gb Jetflash 500 TS8GJF500
I can get all these from www.computeruniverse.net including shipping to Malta and Paypal charges for the price of €570.
Please let me know what you think, what i could/should change and what i should definately go for.
N.B: My budget cannot exceed €600.
I look forward to your feedback
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