Cheap Always On Computer

g4m3rof1337

g4m3rof1337

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I am looking for key parts in this thread, and feedback on the stuff I show.

Anyways.

I want to build a cheap computer that will be used for data storing.

So it always has to be on and connected to a switch, as does the computer Ill be using, right?

I am going to use ClarkConnect. I want the data pc to be in a closet, is that smart? The door will be closed.*Closet Door*.

Or is there another method for what I want to do? Like... An alternative to always having to be attached to the switch.



Thanks
 
jeez some people are going to start thinking you just make up threads to get posts.... do what you want lol. there are other methods, just none that are very fesable
 
I did that ETSA.
But I want to start backing up data for all my computers in the house.
I thought of an external hdd and an enclosure.

But I want to get experience with servers.



And 'Lovely?' I am asking for advice and tips...Your post didn't help at all...
 
So you want a dedicated file server? Shouldn't be very hard, but, like ETSA, I would recommend just getting a second hard drive to mirror each one in the other computers. A dedicated file server seems like overkill for a home network.

If you really want to, all you'd need is a midrange CPU, and a few hard drives depending on how much you need to back up. There is no reason for much RAM, video card, or a high end CPU if it's only for data and not as a gaming server.

Also, a closet should be fine, as a file server shouldn't create that much heat, as long as the drives run cool.
 
For home use, this router can use as network harddrive for sharing data within few PC without server. And you can buy a big HDD to store more Data.
It cost $230
 
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I don't see why you can't just get a few harddrives and stick them in your computer and RAID them if you like, it'll be much simpler than setting up another computer in the house.
 
g4m3rof1337 said:
I did that ETSA.
But I want to start backing up data for all my computers in the house.
I thought of an external hdd and an enclosure.

But I want to get experience with servers.



And 'Lovely?' I am asking for advice and tips...Your post didn't help at all...
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maybe by accusing you, i was covering up for myself? ooh... ;) lol
 
Instead of buying cheap new parts, why not get an older PC? You can find Dell's and such with Pentium 4's, 512MB RAM, etc, for around $100-$150.
 
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