posted this in the sff forum but i think it may be more suited and get a better response in here
Decided a nas was needed a week or so back to function as my home server and media streamer, after posting for advice and being recommended the sensible and adequate netgear readynas i decided to blow it and go for a custom build.
i decided on the ZOTAC NM10-DTX WiFi on the expansion possibility.
Ive ordered a Fractal Array r2 with 300w supply and a western digital 1.5tb wd green 5400rpm drive to go with the 1tb barracude low power drive i allready have, on that ive also got a small 8Gb chassis mounted ssd for the server operating system and light apps ill be needing and 2gb ddr2. all came to just shy of £370, should be a beast!
Couple of things i was wondering, is there any transcoding software that uses gpu offloading to benefit streaming and transcoding to a ps3??
Also what operating system is best, what is windows server like to use and are there better alternatives?
Lastly have i made a booboo or is this set up justified as a home server, its not overkill is it or is it lacking on the cpu fornt? i was drawn in by the shiny bits and the lull of unrapping new parts, anything else i may need for this build.
Decided a nas was needed a week or so back to function as my home server and media streamer, after posting for advice and being recommended the sensible and adequate netgear readynas i decided to blow it and go for a custom build.
i decided on the ZOTAC NM10-DTX WiFi on the expansion possibility.
Ive ordered a Fractal Array r2 with 300w supply and a western digital 1.5tb wd green 5400rpm drive to go with the 1tb barracude low power drive i allready have, on that ive also got a small 8Gb chassis mounted ssd for the server operating system and light apps ill be needing and 2gb ddr2. all came to just shy of £370, should be a beast!
Couple of things i was wondering, is there any transcoding software that uses gpu offloading to benefit streaming and transcoding to a ps3??
Also what operating system is best, what is windows server like to use and are there better alternatives?
Lastly have i made a booboo or is this set up justified as a home server, its not overkill is it or is it lacking on the cpu fornt? i was drawn in by the shiny bits and the lull of unrapping new parts, anything else i may need for this build.
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without googling i take it raid 5/6 are like three drives for the space of two with the ability to loose one and still function?