Hi all, appreciate the suggestions and input! Budget is not much of an issue, but I don't see the point of building a supercomputer thats only going to be hosting video to 2 clients. I'd like the ability to stuff as many drives as possible in the Antec 1200, which I understand is plenty. Green drives are preferable as my power bill during the summer is already upwards of $950!!!
My name's Dane. I am currently running an old HTPC case stuffed with 5 1tb drives software raided using intel Matrix raid software. It is a Q8400 processor and an Asus P5Q-EM mobo with a 64gb Patriot SSD and 5 1tb drives raided Raid 5 in Intel Software Raid. It has a nice modular 600w power supply.. Running Raid 5 so its 4tb total size . It supports my needs but I am running out of space quickly. I now am running an Apple TV2 running XBMC so the server needs to do file server/sabnzb duty now. I recently moved it to the closet and am using WD Live Wire ethernet over powerline to connect. It streams 1080p fine to 2 clients just fine surprisingly.
Time to Upgrade.
I was hoping to retain my cpu/mobo as it serves my needs fine, but the mobo does not support UEFI which puts me in a predicament. If I could get it to work that way I could use my 5 1tb and add 4tb drives as needed. Can I get the P5Q-EM to support 4tb drives or is it better to just upgrade my mobo/cpu? Its been a while since I upgraded...
Antec 1200 for case (add 5 in 3 cages as needed, Norco, Icydock, Supermicro, use SSD in 2.5 slot)
I need a motherboard with lots of SATA ports. I'm an Asus man but am willing to branch out for extra sata ports.
PCI-E card for SAS/Sata expansion
SAS/Sata cables
Need to choose between 4tb Hitachi's or 3tb cost. I'm leaning towards 3tbs...
I appreciate the help guys! I'll be ordering everything through newegg. I'll update the thread with build pix.
My wishlist:
https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=20317432
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My name's Dane. I am currently running an old HTPC case stuffed with 5 1tb drives software raided using intel Matrix raid software. It is a Q8400 processor and an Asus P5Q-EM mobo with a 64gb Patriot SSD and 5 1tb drives raided Raid 5 in Intel Software Raid. It has a nice modular 600w power supply.. Running Raid 5 so its 4tb total size . It supports my needs but I am running out of space quickly. I now am running an Apple TV2 running XBMC so the server needs to do file server/sabnzb duty now. I recently moved it to the closet and am using WD Live Wire ethernet over powerline to connect. It streams 1080p fine to 2 clients just fine surprisingly.
Time to Upgrade.
I was hoping to retain my cpu/mobo as it serves my needs fine, but the mobo does not support UEFI which puts me in a predicament. If I could get it to work that way I could use my 5 1tb and add 4tb drives as needed. Can I get the P5Q-EM to support 4tb drives or is it better to just upgrade my mobo/cpu? Its been a while since I upgraded...
Antec 1200 for case (add 5 in 3 cages as needed, Norco, Icydock, Supermicro, use SSD in 2.5 slot)
I need a motherboard with lots of SATA ports. I'm an Asus man but am willing to branch out for extra sata ports.
PCI-E card for SAS/Sata expansion
SAS/Sata cables
Need to choose between 4tb Hitachi's or 3tb cost. I'm leaning towards 3tbs...
I appreciate the help guys! I'll be ordering everything through newegg. I'll update the thread with build pix.
My wishlist:
https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=20317432
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