Hi all
Been wanting a server and htpc combo for a while now, I have the spare cash so want to jump into this before I spend on something else.
What I want
-play dvd/bluray rips and music files (on main tv and on laptops and smartphones)
-backup all my design work and photos (likely raid 6)
-be accessible to laptops, smart phones (windows, apple and android)
-be accessible off site
what I would like
-to be able to rip and compress blurays
-to use it as a (wireless) router
-to play some emulator games on
-torrent server
I basically want an always on (low power) server with enough oompph to play blurays and perform the server duties mentioned above.
I would also like an os that can provide a slick htpc experience through my tv whilst the server backup duties remained hidden in the background
what would be the best software and hardware to acheive this.
I will put the budget at £400 for now - cheaper the better really
Been wanting a server and htpc combo for a while now, I have the spare cash so want to jump into this before I spend on something else.
What I want
-play dvd/bluray rips and music files (on main tv and on laptops and smartphones)
-backup all my design work and photos (likely raid 6)
-be accessible to laptops, smart phones (windows, apple and android)
-be accessible off site
what I would like
-to be able to rip and compress blurays
-to use it as a (wireless) router
-to play some emulator games on
-torrent server
I basically want an always on (low power) server with enough oompph to play blurays and perform the server duties mentioned above.
I would also like an os that can provide a slick htpc experience through my tv whilst the server backup duties remained hidden in the background
what would be the best software and hardware to acheive this.
I will put the budget at £400 for now - cheaper the better really