The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/IanProton123 on 2024-12-22 14:41:28.
TL/DR: Is it a terrible idea for someone who’s never built a PC to try and build a PC/NAS using parts list made by people over at r/buildapcforme or Serverbuilds.net?
My desktop is old and needs to be replaced. Also, my storage (~20TB total) of various types & age HDDs is bursting at the seems. I want a newer PC that can also serve as a NAS/Plex Server that has 8 bays available for current & future storage needs.
I considered JBOD/exneral enclosure but they are $200+, don’t solve the PC issue, and can have problems with the USB transfer. Synology is easy but expensive. I don’t think there is an affordable pre-built PC on the market that can hold 8 drives well.
Is it a terrible idea for someone who’s never built a PC to try and build a budget PC/NAS based on parts list made at r/buildapcforme or Serverbuilds? I’m too dumb to make a list from scratch AND have the parts be compatible AND fit inside the case BUT I can probably figure it out if I start with a good list.
Any insight from this group before I pull the trigger on a parts list that someone else has assembled?
PS: I wasn’t sure where to post this question but other subs are mostly focused on gaming PCs. Considering my end game is to have 100TB+ crammed into this thing I figured r/DataHoarder was a good spot. Thanks.