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Current situation: A multi-purpose machine that has ~20TB of storage (6 drives in WD Red drives) running UnRAID that serves as my NAS and virtualized servers (media, PVR, testbeds, workstation). Currently runs everything 24/7.
Intended goal: Create a separate build decoupling NAS and media needs from daily computing needs. The new build will run 24/7, providing media and running media related server(s) i.e. PVR, torrents, etc. This will allow me to use the current build as a workstation and allow me to turn it off when not in use. I wish for the new build to have a small footprint, both spatially and energy wise. Aesthetics are important to me and a little overkill for the sake of "enthusiasm" is acceptable, but I don't want to be wasteful.
All that being said...
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Integrated with Motherboard
Motherboard: ASRock C2750D4I Mini ITX Atom C2750 Motherboard ($379.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($92.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Red 8TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($318.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: Athena Power AP-U1ATX30A 1U Server Power Supply ($53.95 @ Newegg)
Other: U-NAS NSC-800 ($225.00)
Total: $1070.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-25 03:04 EDT-0400
From my point of view,
Pros:
Intended goal: Create a separate build decoupling NAS and media needs from daily computing needs. The new build will run 24/7, providing media and running media related server(s) i.e. PVR, torrents, etc. This will allow me to use the current build as a workstation and allow me to turn it off when not in use. I wish for the new build to have a small footprint, both spatially and energy wise. Aesthetics are important to me and a little overkill for the sake of "enthusiasm" is acceptable, but I don't want to be wasteful.
All that being said...
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Integrated with Motherboard
Motherboard: ASRock C2750D4I Mini ITX Atom C2750 Motherboard ($379.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($92.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Red 8TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($318.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: Athena Power AP-U1ATX30A 1U Server Power Supply ($53.95 @ Newegg)
Other: U-NAS NSC-800 ($225.00)
Total: $1070.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-25 03:04 EDT-0400
From my point of view,
Pros:
- Achieves the intended goal
- Beautiful
- Limited expansion capability
- Expensive