Posted November 19, 2018 I'm using a PC right now as a server with a file size of 4TB. There are 4 PCs connected to the that PC editing large format files at the same time using Photoshop which causes lags every time somebody saves a file or open the server. I'm planning to add 8 more PC's and I'm pretty sure that my setup now will not handle it. What type of server would you recommend and it specs? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 19, 2018 An SMB (Small/Medium Business) NAS from QNAP or Synology will fit well. Get one with or upgraded to 10GBase-T or SFP+, which ever one will be easiest for you networking/switch wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 19, 2018 Since you're not running a centralized authentication system such as Active Directory, a NAS would indeed be sufficient. You'll need to make sure your switch accepts a 10GbE connection, though. Usually the more decent gigabit switches support 10GbE over SFP, so that'd be my pick. PC Specs - AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D - MSI B550M Mortar - 32GB Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR4-3600 @ CL16 - ASRock RX7800XT - 660p 1TBGB & Crucial P5 1TB - Fractal Define Mini C - CM V750v2 - Windows 11 Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 19, 2018 2 hours ago, Jed Almonds said: I'm using a PC right now as a server with a file size of 4TB. There are 4 PCs connected to the that PC editing large format files at the same time using Photoshop which causes lags every time somebody saves a file or open the server. I'm planning to add 8 more PC's and I'm pretty sure that my setup now will not handle it. What type of server would you recommend and it specs? Thank you! Also on a side note, any PC that handles a service for multiple (or one) other PC is technically a server ^^ 75% of what I say is sarcastic So is the rest probably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 19, 2018 Author Greatly appreciate your answers. However, I have a tight budget (1,000-1,500 USD) Is there a model that checks both of my need and fund? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 19, 2018 10 minutes ago, Jed Almonds said: Greatly appreciate your answers. However, I have a tight budget (1,000-1,500 USD) Is there a model that checks both of my need and fund? Yep. Do you have a rack by any chance? A rackmount solution could be a bit cleaner. Regular models are also readily available. Cost depends on how many bays you want and what kind of drives you want to use. PC Specs - AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D - MSI B550M Mortar - 32GB Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR4-3600 @ CL16 - ASRock RX7800XT - 660p 1TBGB & Crucial P5 1TB - Fractal Define Mini C - CM V750v2 - Windows 11 Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 23, 2018 On 11/19/2018 at 6:36 PM, Jed Almonds said: Greatly appreciate your answers. However, I have a tight budget (1,000-1,500 USD) Is there a model that checks both of my need and fund? I use the ASUSTOR AS4004T, It has 10GbE and it only cost me $359. It has 4 bays, it should be enough to check your needs and funds. If you use SFP and RJ45 mixed, QNAP has a switch that has both for about $500. Otherwise, Edimax has an all-rj45 switch for $593 on Amazon. Aquantia also sells 10GbE cards for $79 on amazon as well. They're the best price so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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