Reply to thread

Message

<blockquote data-quote="porky996t" data-source="post: 803995" data-attributes="member: 75318">Hi Guys,I have been doing some clearing out of 'junk' (this is what the GF calls it; I say it is useful stuff just set aside for future use)I have come across an old mini-tower PC case which would lend itself to becoming a file server I could tuck away in my basement. I could then move the HDD's out of the HTPC and into the file server, add some more HDD's, and hopefully give it some backup facility by turning it into a RAID device (don't know much about RAID, so would have to read up).I have never done this before, so would appreciate some input from others who have done this.Obviously, I would have to get a new MoBo to go in there; any suggestions? I would like to have plenty of support for HDD's; is it possible to expand the provision of HDD support. Onboard graphics would be useful, but no need for a high spec GPU on there as there will be no monitor attached. Is Win7 OK as an OS do this?Is the idea a useful one, or am I best just getting an off the shelf NAS?Many thanks,M.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="porky996t, post: 803995, member: 75318"] Hi Guys, I have been doing some clearing out of 'junk' (this is what the GF calls it; I say it is useful stuff just set aside for future use) I have come across an old mini-tower PC case which would lend itself to becoming a file server I could tuck away in my basement. I could then move the HDD's out of the HTPC and into the file server, add some more HDD's, and hopefully give it some backup facility by turning it into a RAID device (don't know much about RAID, so would have to read up). I have never done this before, so would appreciate some input from others who have done this. Obviously, I would have to get a new MoBo to go in there; any suggestions? I would like to have plenty of support for HDD's; is it possible to expand the provision of HDD support. Onboard graphics would be useful, but no need for a high spec GPU on there as there will be no monitor attached. Is Win7 OK as an OS do this? Is the idea a useful one, or am I best just getting an off the shelf NAS? Many thanks, M. [/QUOTE]

Verification