Hey guys, Building my first NAS. The name of the game is budget. I am using parts I already have. The things I will need suggestions for are Motherboard and HDD/SSD's. Now that I think about it configuration as well ie software and such. I will be greatful for any and all input. Here is the list of things I have all ready.
Processor
Phenom ii x4 945
RAM
3x2gb 6::) DDR3 Patriot Sector 7
PSU
EVGA 400N1 400 watts
Case
Antes Three Hundred
Optional:
Tuner Card
Win TV Haupauhe HVR-1600
Graphics
HD 5750
Everyone has been very helpful so far. I am very new to the forums and NAS's in general. I guess I should state the goal. Starting off basically just media server for the network but eventually would like it to back up all the pc's hooked up to the network as well. 2 laptops and 1 desktop.