Recent content by fhrosty

I prefer to build. I'll update question #2. I'll say $300-400 for the NAS, not including HDDs. I'm flexible, but I prefer extra spending to be for quality parts. I'm not familiar with building a NAS, so let me know if the $ is way off. Drive Make & Model Size Age Space Left...

Hi. I'm looking to upgrade my PC and have a few high level questions: 1. My PC doubles as a NAS and my regular usage PC. I usually leave my PC on when I'm home and in sleep mod when I'm not (however, I just got a SSD and with the boot times people get, I'm wondering if this may change). That is...

I'll go with Raid5 on Synology or my old PC as a NAS + external drives as backups. Thanks everyone for your comments!

3 would make the most sense for 6TB of storage, although realistically I'll need to add 3-6TB more storage (1-2 disks, using multiples of 3) in 1-2 years. Please tell me if I'm being too concerned with this. Doing some quick math: Byes read / URE = % failure chance 3x3TB disks in RAID5 =...

Thanks for the replies. Two people mentioned RAID5 and it makes sense. Then I read articles like a "raid5 is dead" article like this and that scares me a bit. Is this truly an issue or hype?

I have a setup that I'd like to grow, but I'm not sure what is the best way. Also, I posted this to Overclock.net, I hope that isn't bad. Just wanted to disclose that fact - different audience here. Current Setup I have 1 3TB internal Seagate drive (1TB platters - ST3000DM001) and 1 3TB...