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Using a spare computer as a server?

Dubesta11
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I built an AMD a6-4700k spare desktop build with the intention of possibly using it as a backup server, as well as a spare gaming computer (I'm running a 7750 in it for light gaming). Right now I have it configured with CrashPlan since it seems fairly reliable, but it stores data in a strange format that needs to be "recovered" to access the files. I would like to be able to do daily backups, so is this method good or should I do something else to back up my data?

 

Also, is there any good NAS software that I can use to store all my movies and music on it?

The Grey Squirrel

CPU: i7-6700k @ 4.8GHz - CPU Cooler: Be Quiet! Dark Rock 3 - Motherboard: ASUS Z170-E - GPU:  ASUS GTX 1060 DUAL

Case: Inwin 303 - RAM: 4x8GB Corsair LPX - Storage: 2x Samsung 850 EVO 500GB - PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W

Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired / Bungee - Keyboard: Corsair Strafe Cherry MX Red - Headphone: Sony MDR- 1R

Microphone:  Blue Yeti - Webcam: Logitech C920 - Monitors: 3x Dell S2415H 

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