2012-03-27, 00:27
(2012-03-26, 19:59)Balinus Wrote: wildzx, it all depends on your budget and available free time.totally agree, it is time consuming - trying to get everything ready and going crazy trying to get the best at the least value; and than waiting for the parts, putting it to together and so on on on... (even the small parts add up). I never thought i would ever built a pc again and trying to get the perfect htpc drove me crazy.
If you want to spend time, go ahead and build a server. It will be cheaper. On the other hand, if yo prefer to watch movies instead of configuring your server, buy a pe-built NAS like a Synology.
I am 100% satisfied with my DS211j (total cost with 2x1.5TB was 350$). I think I've spent about 10 to 20min on configuration. Now it just works and I have time to spend with my child, drink a beer and relax while watching Planet Earth.
edit- Think about the total space you need also.
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wildzx, about your HTPC. If you don't plan to play games, no need to take a powerful CPU like the A8-3870K. An A6-3500 is more than enough to use XBMC. Just a thought.
i picked up 2 x 2tb few weeks ago when they were on sale for 109 each. Cancelled the DS412+ and got the DS712+ for $480 (including shipping).
And the ram on this unit can be upgraded from 1gb to 4gb for like $15 dollars.
Another benefit of synology is that resale value; if i ever need 4 bay or something more powerful; it is very easy and will not cost whole allot.
And i already ordered the CPU and its being delivered...and by the way; am i missing anything from my built list
