Hi guys,
I am looking at putting together a small box used primarily for downloading/repairing (par files etc./unrarring. It won't be used for much else as I use my laptop primarily, but I want it to be able to handle these three processes easily, whilst being able to repair or unrar a set of files reasonably quickly. My laptop is not as quick. I suppose I could consider using it for other processes ie. a media server for me and my housemates to stream media to our computers, possibly add some extra features to our network like logging etc.
I'll more than likely use VNC or something similar, so no monitor/keyboard/mouse needed etc. although I do have all of these plugged into my laptop dock and can easily switch them over should they be required.
I have a SATA drive to go in there, but may look at expanding this with another drive etc. I was thinking along the lines of a SFF system as it can then either go on my desk or under it without taking up any room. I was going to post this in SFF but not sure what the deal is in there. I also have a DVD+/-RW that I can add to it also.
Anyone fancy speccing one for me? I'm not fussed about new parts, so may go scouting MM when it re-opens. Really just looking for recommendations for parts etc.
I am looking at putting together a small box used primarily for downloading/repairing (par files etc./unrarring. It won't be used for much else as I use my laptop primarily, but I want it to be able to handle these three processes easily, whilst being able to repair or unrar a set of files reasonably quickly. My laptop is not as quick. I suppose I could consider using it for other processes ie. a media server for me and my housemates to stream media to our computers, possibly add some extra features to our network like logging etc.
I'll more than likely use VNC or something similar, so no monitor/keyboard/mouse needed etc. although I do have all of these plugged into my laptop dock and can easily switch them over should they be required.
I have a SATA drive to go in there, but may look at expanding this with another drive etc. I was thinking along the lines of a SFF system as it can then either go on my desk or under it without taking up any room. I was going to post this in SFF but not sure what the deal is in there. I also have a DVD+/-RW that I can add to it also.
Anyone fancy speccing one for me? I'm not fussed about new parts, so may go scouting MM when it re-opens. Really just looking for recommendations for parts etc.
