I decided to build a home file server after completing my first gaming/workstation PC build. I enjoyed the process of building a computer too much that I just needed another project. I got sick of storing my media collection on external HDD's trying to keep track of where everything was and trying to have everything backed up across multiple drives.
I have this file server set up using a RAID 5 configuration using 5x3TB drives which gives me a total of 12TB usable storage space (10.8TB's formatted). The purpose of this server is to back up all the PC's in the house, as well serve as a single location for all my media so I don't have to keep track of everything across multiple PC's and external HDD's.
Specs:
CPU - Intel Core i3 3225 3.3GHz
CPU cooler - Noctua NH-L9i
RAID controller - Adaptec 6805 8 port
HDD's - 5 x 3TB WD Red in RAID 5
Boot drive - Samsung 128GB 830 Series
Case - Bitfenix Prodigy with windowed side panel
PSU - Seasonic 400W 80+ Platinum series fanless
MOBO - ASUS P8Z77-I Deluxe
RAM - 2x4GB G.SKILL 1600MHz CL8-8-8-24 1.5
Fan controller - Bitfenix Recon
Fans - 1x230mm Bitfenix Spectre - front intake
1x140mm Enermax Apollish Vegas - rear exhaust
2x120mm Enermax Apollish Vegas - top intake
1x80mm Noiseblocker NB-BlackSilentPRO - RAID controller heatsink cooler
Lighting - RGB 60 LED strip
OS - Windows 8.1
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