[Sheepdisease]

Hello,

I am becoming increasingly paranoid about the integrity of the data stored on my PC.

I have a wireless network set-up and I am considering creating a central server PC for data storage/backup from my PC and my girlfriend's laptop.

My PC contains huge amounts of data (over 1TB) and my girlfriend's laptop would benefit from being able to store/access files from another source and I could also make a backup image of her laptop on a monthly basis.

What I am basically looking for, is a computer which will transfer files quickly. As it will be a server, I require no peripherals, monitor etc. I will need a ? processor, ? psu and a motherboard with built in wifi, with sata connectors. The most important feature is hard drive capacity and I am looking for the most storage for the best price.

Small-factor case is preferable so that the server can sit somewhere and look tidy, although it will need to fit at least two hard drives.

I say Linux because it requires less powerful hardware and is more reliable, although at present I have no experience with Linux. I want the server to be as energy efficient as possible AND as quiet as possible.

If anyone has any recommendations regarding this system in terms of hardware (including links and/or suggestions) then please do let me know.

Thank you!

[JohnWill]

How about a D-Link DNS-323 with a pair of terabyte drives installed in it?

Simple to use, reliable, cheap to run (power requirements), and cheaper to buy than any computer configuration.

[Sheepdisease]

Thank you very much for the suggestion, I'll consider it as one of my options.

[Mumbodog]

The DNS 321 is on sale, rebate and free ship, be sure to update the firmware if you buy this model


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...&Tpk=dns%20321

[Sheepdisease]

Thank you very much for the link, but I am in the UK so that product would be no good.

[Sheepdisease]

Has anyone had any experience with building reliable/moderately powerful/energy efficient machines?

I've built computers before, but am not sure how to approach this on a energy conscious level, whilst looking for value, relevant power for file transfers and encoding and reliability.

Please, could someone recommend an 8 port SATA motherboard, with built in LAN and ?wireless?, more than 3 PCI slots, accepting more than 8GB RAM, allowing configurations of RAID 0-10? Additionally, I am looking for suggestions regarding a hybrid PSU/USP.

It is to be fitted inside a Cooler Master 690 Dominator.

[Squashman]

That's a full blown server not a NAS. You aren't going to get energy efficiency with that.

[Sheepdisease]

As energy efficient as possible, put it that way!

[daniel_b2380]

i'm a tyan fanboy,
we use these for workstations - Tyan Tempest i5000XT S2696WA2NRF
but we also use enlight server cases,

[Sheepdisease]

Originally Posted by daniel_b2380

i'm a tyan fanboy,
we use these for workstations - Tyan Tempest i5000XT S2696WA2NRF
but we also use enlight server cases,

Talk about high-end equipment!

[daniel_b2380]

not necessarily,
lots of rendering / compiling,
the old saying,
if you wantts to play,
you gotts to pay,
so sometimes $ NOT a choice,
[need to bring one home, ]
.
use a number of ups by apc,
very broad product coverage, [home user to servers],
reliable + good support = satisfied consumer

[Sheepdisease]

Anyway, back to budget hardware please... I'm looking for an AMD board with 8 SATA ports to start off. Energy efficient, reasonably powered and fit for purpose.

[Mumbodog]

sorry

[Sheepdisease]

Originally Posted by Mumbodog

Dump files are controlled here, choose Small memory dump (64 KB)

Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System.
On the Advanced tab, click Settings under Startup and Recovery.

Vista would be Contol Panel (classic view) System>Advanced system settings

Page file must be active for the minidump to be recorded.

Huh? What are you talking about?

[Mumbodog]

D'oh, posted on the wrong board, sorry