External USB drive to server....?

benj0145 · 18 Mar 2013 at 20:39

Hi there

I know this isnt the most elegant solution, but finances dictate best use of what i have! Basically I'm thinking about repurposing my ageing core duo laptop as a home file server using windows 8. I am wondering if you guys think using an external USB 2.0 hdd say a buffalo 2tb for example would be quick enough over a LAN?

I'm concerned that it will be slow to access over the network?

Any thoughts much appreciated!

Thanks

benj0145 · 19 Mar 2013 at 09:21

Thanks a lot for the replies folks, my major concern is if the bandwidth will be sufficient to play say a 1080p mkv?

benj0145 · 19 Mar 2013 at 13:25

Fantastic, thanks a lot for your help mate

benj0145 · 19 Mar 2013 at 16:48

Oooh fudge! Didn't realise that was like that! It wasn't working when I first added it and I swear it was the small one I chose.

I've removed it anyway, thanks for the heads up!