ApexModder

low ram / cpu usage according to the system monitor app

I just recently followed this tutorial and setup the caching server successfully on my old pc, using ubuntu. downloading games does redirect fine to 2nd pc and cache them but download speeds are mega slow, averages around 1mpbs, but if i disable the caching server i get around 30-40mbps anyone any idea why the caching machine is limited to 1mbps?

yeah thanks for the help, this cleared things up for me. i have had this way more complicated in my head than it needed to be.

thanks but im looking for a more permanent, setup then a diy job that may require more work on to expand in future i have been thinking that a small nas box wouldn't cut it for what i wanted, the backing data up and streaming to different devices or that they would allow installing extra packages on top of what comes "in the box", every file / media server I've seen on youtube has been a big rack of network switches and drive bays stashed away in some corner but i guess a small nas box is more than capable thanks, for the tip though, i'l keep it in mind.

how much do i like to tinker? very little, i like to plug in and it works from start, only tinker if adding new drives, parts, etc do i care about noise and power? no not really, i mean sure no noise and little power would be a nice addition but wouldn't bother me that much how many tb we thinking? without going to each pc and checking i would say around 3-4 tb but its very likely yo grow a ton in the future, as im a hoarder and dont delete shit

Hi, Im very new to all this server and NAS stuff and want to host my own local server at home as across my devices and computers I have TB's of data that I dont want to delete and want in a more contained and backed up space. Also im thinking if im going to host a server to back up all my data and games why not also a media server so i can stream all my music and videos to any of my devices. Could someone explain what i would need to set up a server to achieve this, not worrying about budget yet just wanting to get a grips on what parts i would need so i know where in my home to put it.