how do i build a home network server? wanna spend up to $1000

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I need some where to store all my pictures and movies and music cause my 9tb in my pc is getting full. Plus i wanna be able to access the files from other pc and devices.

I looked up what you need and it seems to be a enclosure and hard drives put in and plugged into your router. I want to buy a hard drive enclosure and 2 8tb hard drives for now and add 2 later.
I dont think i really need raid or redundancy on it as the info aint all that important.

Is that the right way to go for a media server solution for all my devices ands pc's? i want something thats fast and future proof for my 4k hdr stuff.

Im in Canada and would be willing to spend $1000 max at ncix or newegg.ca or amazon.ca
Wich device should i get thats fast and future proof? also wich drives should i get? it will be on quite a bit also. Any help would be greatly appreciated
 
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In general, routers do not make the great NAS. I would get a four-slot NAS (plenty to choose from in $300-$1000 range), and fill it with drives. That DS418 is a good starting point.

As for RAID: Make sure you have a backup plan for your server / NAS as well (eg think what will happen if your box gets stolen, or gets fire beyond recovery).
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You can go with a generic nas or go cheaper and do it yourself.

Get a cheapo pc with enough sata ports for your needs.
Install windows or any other os (freenas,ubuntu,...)
Have your storage.

Not having redundancy is always a bad idea but you do you.
 
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i do have my old gtx 680 sli pc hooked up to my living room tv but im thinking a enclosure looks better but i dunno what to get , i dont wanna buy something outdated or wrong for my needs. I been looking for a hour so far and this is the the one that looks nicest to me but i duuno as i have never bought or used something like this before https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822108681&cm_re=DS418-_-22-108-681-_-Product
synology ds418 2gb ddr4 4 bay for $479 canadian
also do i absolutley need nas hard drives? they are major expensive for the iron wolf seagate 8tb ones
 
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In general, routers do not make the great NAS. I would get a four-slot NAS (plenty to choose from in $300-$1000 range), and fill it with drives. That DS418 is a good starting point.

As for RAID: Make sure you have a backup plan for your server / NAS as well (eg think what will happen if your box gets stolen, or gets fire beyond recovery).
 
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