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I WAS planning on using the server to rip - what kinds of problems am I likely to encounter? Also, the selected mobo has Gbit onboard - am I likely to see a difference between the onboard NIC and an addon? I'm not expecting many simultaneous connections, but streaming video is for sure a...

Thanks! I'll go this direction then: Case: COOLER MASTER HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 Black SECC/ ABS Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $54.99 PSU: Antec High Current Gamer Series HCG-520 520W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V v2.91 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply - $54.99 Mobo: ASUS...

Any alternate recommendations?

Okay, it has been a while, so check my work here. Stole some recommendations from a thread a few months old, there may be better options by now I'm not aware of. Case/PSU Combo: COOLER MASTER HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 Black SECC/ ABS Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case , COOLER MASTER GX Series...

Hey, thanks for lending your expertise! 1) Yeah, the $1k does include hard drives. If I have to start smaller at 6TB or so and then add down the line that is doable, so if the price is right expandability is a plus. 2) I live in Oregon, USA. In terms of OS and software compatibility...

Hi folks! I'm looking to put together my first home server and could use some advice on the best direction to go in terms of hardware/OS. What I'd like it to do: -Obviously, store things. 6-10TB would be ideal -Stream video and music to a PS3, HTPC, and other PCs in the home...