NAS vs. Microserver

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Hi all.
I posted on here recently as I wanted a NAS.
I still do...but I have noticed that the HP ProLiant Gen8 G1610T Micro Server can be had brand new for £180, which compared to £140 for the Synology NAS I was looking at seems like a lot more functionality for little extra cost.

I live alone, have a gaming PC upstairs and a clapped out old Core 2 PC under my TV.
What would I benefit from this though? Would a Micro Server up my leccy bills by much compared to the NAS?
 
I can build PCs fine but have never done worked in IT.
I agree that for £180 the HP Microserver is a stonking deal.

What does a Microserver alow me to do that a NAS doesn't?

I have never even made a website. I could use it for torrent downloads (which on fibre are quick anyway) and a general NAS.
 
The place I have seen the Microserver on is now 150 pounds due to a cashback offer.
I would actually prefer a 2 bay NAS but at this price I think the potential future expandability and the ability to hold 4 3.5" hard drives a big bonus.

Could I just replace the aging Core 2 Duo PC under my TV with the Micro Sever? I would only use it for watching HD material, Youtube, Spotify etc.
 
Would the Microserver work well replacing my old Core 2 living room PC?
I know it will be faster but I don't think there is sound on the Microserver.
I have a fairly recent low profile video card which will fill the only PCIe slow as I need HDMI. Will that sort the sound?

Edit: Video card is a GeForce 210.
 
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