Noob NAS questions

[BobIsGaming]

2 questions for you pros:

1.) Can I use a NAS over the internet so I can get data off of it from a laptop across the world?

 

2.) What parts do I need/should have? (PCPartPicker list would be appreciated ) 

        2a.) Can I just use whatever parts I have? http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Hmong_Xiong/saved/3HDj4D

[ZacDaMan72]

2 questions for you pros:

1.) Can I use a NAS over the internet so I can get data off of it from a laptop across the world?

 

2.) What parts do I need/should have? (PCPartPicker list would be appreciated ) 

        2a.) Can I just use whatever parts I have? http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Hmong_Xiong/saved/3HDj4D

1. Yes, but the only media thingy I've used is Plex.

2. If you want a separate computer just for NAS, whatever you can salvage lol

     2a. Yes and run Plex.

[Kevin Fletcher]

1. Yes, but the only media thingy I've used is Plex.

2. If you want a separate computer just for NAS, whatever you can salvage lol

     2a. Yes and run Plex.

 

I agree with using Plex, it's pretty great. And as far as building your own NAS, It might be worth it to just buy a prebuild NAS like a drobo and just buy some drives for it.

[ZacDaMan72]

I agree with using Plex, it's pretty great. And as far as building your own NAS, It might be worth it to just buy a prebuild NAS like a drobo and just buy some drives for it.

I would recommend a dedicated NAS (Seagate, NetGear etc) because of the tiny foorprint compared to dedicated PCs. It's what I run.

[BobIsGaming]

1. Yes, but the only media thingy I've used is Plex.

2. If you want a separate computer just for NAS, whatever you can salvage lol

2a. Yes and run Plex.

I agree with using Plex, it's pretty great.

Thanks guys! I really appreciate the help.

 

EDIT: Plex lets me save all my stuff onto it right? So I can get the same data to two devices? The reason I ask is because I need more storage for all my devices so I don't have to fiddle with Dropbox or transferring docs/pics from my desktop to my laptop and etc.

[ZacDaMan72]

@BobIsGaming, if you want to build a NAS PC:

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7cY923

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7cY923/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($114.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master GeminII M4 58.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($33.60 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($84.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital AV-GP 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital AV-GP 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Fractal Design Node 804 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Platinum 550W 80+ Platinum Certified ATX Power Supply  ($92.74 @ Amazon) 

Total: $651.27

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

You can either have a 4TB config or a RAID 1 (mirroring) config.

[BobIsGaming]

 

@BobIsGaming, if you want to build a NAS PC:

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7cY923

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7cY923/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($114.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master GeminII M4 58.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($33.60 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($84.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital AV-GP 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital AV-GP 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Fractal Design Node 804 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Platinum 550W 80+ Platinum Certified ATX Power Supply  ($92.74 @ Amazon) 

Total: $651.27

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

You can either have a 4TB config or a RAID 1 (mirroring) config.

 

Any compatible Asus motherboard would work too right? 

[ZacDaMan72]

Any compatible Asus motherboard would work too right? 

Yes, but make sure its a mATX board. H97M-E would be good too.

[Kevin Fletcher]

 

Thanks guys! I really appreciate the help.

 

EDIT: Plex lets me save all my stuff onto it right? So I can get the same data to two devices? The reason I ask is because I need more storage for all my devices so I don't have to fiddle with Dropbox or transferring docs/pics from my desktop to my laptop and etc.

 

 

If you get a NAS all your data will be stored on the NAS, meaning you should be able to access it all on a local network via dlna (or file browser depending on the NAS you pick) and should be able to access it over the internet as well (if the NAS you pick supports plex). You would need to put all your media and files on the NAS or else you can't access them from other devices.

[BobIsGaming]

If you get a NAS all your data will be stored on the NAS, meaning you should be able to access it all on a local network via dlna (or file browser depending on the NAS you pick) and should be able to access it over the internet as well (if the NAS you pick supports plex). You would need to put all your media and files on the NAS or else you can't access them from other devices.

Ah! Thanks man!

[Kevin Fletcher]

Ah! Thanks man!

 

No problem! If you have any questions with details or which NAS to pick feel free to ask, I'm sure if I'm not around someone here will have a good suggestion!

[BobIsGaming]

 

@BobIsGaming, if you want to build a NAS PC:

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7cY923

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7cY923/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($114.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master GeminII M4 58.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($33.60 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($84.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital AV-GP 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital AV-GP 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Fractal Design Node 804 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Platinum 550W 80+ Platinum Certified ATX Power Supply  ($92.74 @ Amazon) 

Total: $651.27

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

You can either have a 4TB config or a RAID 1 (mirroring) config.

 

 

So what benefits would a Xeon do that the i3 can't in terms of just transferring files, storing files, and copying files?

[ZacDaMan72]

So what benefits would a Xeon do that the i3 can't in terms of just transferring files, storing files, and copying files?

Nothing when it comes to NAS.

[BobIsGaming]

Nothing when it comes to NAS.

Ur da man <3

[ZacDaMan72]

Ur da man <3

Also, I have a Netgear readyNAS and it lets me use it over the internet.

[BobIsGaming]

Also, I have a Netgear readyNAS and it lets me use it over the internet.

U think it's ok to downgrade the CPU to a Pentium? It seems to have the same specs with no hyperthreading which i can imagine that to be useless for a basic NAS

[ZacDaMan72]

U think it's ok to downgrade the CPU to a Pentium? It seems to have the same specs with no hyperthreading which i can imagine that to be useless for a basic NAS

Yeah sure, as I assumed you would have been decoding and encoding.