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need a homeNAS server

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liverpoolfcfan
liverpoolfcfan Original post #1
Apr 7, 2013 at 11:18 AM
hello friends i just am going to build a homeNAS server

so i need some inputs from you
my requirements
1. at least 12TB STORAGE
2. MY BUDGET IS AROUND 40K


& out of subject my question is what is the diff betwwen raid0 ,raid5 & raid 10 why raid0 is worst & why raid 10 is best?:-?:-?
harshilsharma63
harshilsharma63 #2
Apr 7, 2013 at 11:33 AM
Answer these questions: *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/pc-compon...new-pc-help-answer-these-questions-first.html
liverpoolfcfan
liverpoolfcfan #3
Apr 7, 2013 at 11:47 AM
. What is the purpose of the computer? What all applications and games are you going to run? (Stupid answers like 'gaming' or 'office work' will not work. Be exact. Which games? Which applications? Avoid the word 'et cetera.')
Ans:
Home NAS Server for networking storage
( especially media server)
2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans:40k but can streatch upto 45k

3. Planning to overclock?
Ans:no

4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans:Windows 8 pro

5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans:9 TB( first my thought was 12TB but then i realize in this budget 12TB not possible)

6. Do you want to buy a monitor? If yes, please mention which screen size and resolution do you want. If you already have a monitor and want to reuse it, again mention the size and resolution of monitor you have.
Ans:NO

7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans:KB,MICE.
8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans:FOR HOME NETWORK STORAGE

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans:YES

10. Where do you live? Are you buying locally? Are you open to buying stuff from online shops if you don't get locally?
Ans:Kolkata . yes Absolutely.

11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans: CAN I GET A SSD IN THIS BUDGET , AND HOW TO MAKE IT DLNA SUPPORTED
harshilsharma63
harshilsharma63 #4
Apr 7, 2013 at 12:07 PM
Original suggestion:

i3 3220 (7000)
Asus P8 B75M LE (5500)
Corsair Value Select 8 GB (~3700)
Seagate Barracuda 3 TB x3 (24000)
NZXT Gamma (2500)
Corsair GS500 (4000)
Asus Optcal drive (1000)

total: ~47000

Suggested rig after recommendations:

i3 3220 (7000)
Gigabyte B75M DH3 (4000)
Corsair Value Select 8 GB (~3700)
Seagate Barracuda 3 TB x3 (24000)
CM Elite 180 (1800)
Corsair GS500 (4000)
Asus Optical drive (1000)

PCI Wi-Fi card( ? )

total: 45500 + wi-fi card.
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shivakanth.sujit #5
Apr 7, 2013 at 12:11 PM
harshilsharma63 said:
i3 3220 (7000)
Asus P8 B75M LE (5500)
Corsair Value Select 8 GB (~3700)
Seagate Barracuda 3 TB x3 (24000)
NZXT Gamma (2500)
Corsair GS500 (4000)
Asus Optcal drive (1000)

total: ~47000
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Get the gigabyte b75 @4k and get the CM elite 310@1.8k and it will be inside the budget. And @harshilsharma , is 8gb ram necessary for a nas server?? Won't 4gb be sufficient ??

Shiva
harshilsharma63
harshilsharma63 #6
Apr 7, 2013 at 12:17 PM
shivakanth.sujit said:
Get the gigabyte b75 @4k and get the CM elite 310@1.8k and it will be inside the budget. And @harshilsharma , is 8gb ram necessary for a nas server?? Won't 4gb be sufficient ??

Shiva
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I included an 8 Gb ram considering the scenerio where the NAS would be streaming multiple HD movies to multiple devices simultaneously. I forgot about a wi-fi card, so opting for Gigabyte B775M DH3 and CM Elite 310 will save some cash for a good wireless card :)

@OP: why do you want to use Win 8 for an NAS? Go for FreeNAS.
liverpoolfcfan
liverpoolfcfan #7
Apr 7, 2013 at 12:26 PM
what distro should i use, do u think linux mint will be a nice option?& can u recommend me a blu ray drive rather than a dvd drive because i have a small amount of blu ray collection.
S
shivakanth.sujit #8
Apr 7, 2013 at 12:30 PM
For the pci e wireless card, get one of the below two,

D-Link DWA-525 Wireless N 150 Desktop Adapter Network Nic - D-Link: Flipkart.com

Or

TP-LINK TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless PCI Express Network Nic - TP-LINK: Flipkart.com

Shiva

liverpoolfcfan said:
what distro should i use, do u think linux mint will be a nice option?& can u recommend me a blu ray drive rather than a dvd drive because i have a small amount of blu ray collection.
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Go for freenas , it is the best distro of media servers and nas boxes. Plus , it's FREE! A standard edition of windows 8 will cost around 6k, won't it?? Go for freenas

Shiva
liverpoolfcfan
liverpoolfcfan #9
Apr 7, 2013 at 12:30 PM
harshilsharma63 said:
i3 3220 (7000)
Asus P8 B75M LE (5500)
Corsair Value Select 8 GB (~3700)
Seagate Barracuda 3 TB x3 (24000)
NZXT Gamma (2500)
Corsair GS500 (4000)
Asus Optcal drive (1000)

total: ~47000
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dont u think a4 5300 also would be a viable option
ASHISH65
ASHISH65 #10
Apr 7, 2013 at 12:32 PM
^a4 's cpu performance is not so good.
liverpoolfcfan
liverpoolfcfan #11
Apr 7, 2013 at 1:03 PM
shivakanth.sujit said:
For the pci e wireless card, get one of the below two,

D-Link DWA-525 Wireless N 150 Desktop Adapter Network Nic - D-Link: Flipkart.com

Or

TP-LINK TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless PCI Express Network Nic - TP-LINK: Flipkart.com

Shiva



Go for freenas , it is the best distro of media servers and nas boxes. Plus , it's FREE! A standard edition of windows 8 will cost around 6k, won't it?? Go for freenas

Shiva
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but i have no previous experience with BSD, SO IS THERE ANY PROBLEM IF I USE OPENFILER AS IT IS BASED ON LINUX.

ASHISH65 said:
^a4 's cpu performance is not so good.
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THEN WHAT ABOUT FX 4100

shivakanth.sujit said:
Get the gigabyte b75 @4k and get the CM elite 310@1.8k and it will be inside the budget. And @harshilsharma , is 8gb ram necessary for a nas server?? Won't 4gb be sufficient ??

Shiva
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ok i am going with this rig & the d-link network card which you have mentioned but pls i need a blu ray driver.
harshilsharma63
harshilsharma63 #12
Apr 7, 2013 at 1:56 PM
i3 3220 is just okay for an NAS. Plus it has lower power consumption; so running the box 24x7 would not hurt.
Sainatarajan
Sainatarajan #13
Apr 7, 2013 at 2:22 PM
Dont go with FX 4100 . Worst performance. You would be better with the i3
RCuber
RCuber #14
Apr 7, 2013 at 3:33 PM
Why not go for dedicated NAS like Drobo ?

Drobo 5D
liverpoolfcfan
liverpoolfcfan #15
Apr 7, 2013 at 6:29 PM
RCuber said:
Why not go for dedicated NAS like Drobo ?

Drobo 5D
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it does not support linux file sharing & there is no built in optical drive, and i dont think i can get 9TB storage with my budget.
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shivakanth.sujit #16
Apr 7, 2013 at 11:01 PM
Regarding your blu ray drive :-

LiteOn iHBS312 Blu-ray Burner Internal Optical Drive - LiteOn: Flipkart.com

It is 6.6k, so you will have to modify harshil's config to be in budget.

Shiva
liverpoolfcfan
liverpoolfcfan #17
Apr 8, 2013 at 3:04 PM
shivakanth.sujit said:
regarding your blu ray drive :-

liteon ihbs312 blu-ray burner internal optical drive - liteon: Flipkart.com

it is 6.6k, so you will have to modify harshil's config to be in budget.

Shiva
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no as this my 1 time build for next few years i will get it without compromising harshils config . Because in a few years i wont upgrade it.
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shivakanth.sujit #18
Apr 8, 2013 at 4:07 PM
^then go for it, you won't regret it .:)

Shiva
harshilsharma63
harshilsharma63 #19
Apr 8, 2013 at 4:34 PM
liverpoolfcfan said:
no as this my 1 time build for next few years i will get it without compromising harshils config . Because in a few years i wont upgrade it.
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You can add a blue ray drive anytime later.