Atom ITX HTPC and media server

You'll probably get more answers if you ask a moderator to move your thread to the General Hardware, Data Systems, or HTPC forum. That aside, people have done what you're trying to do. Moreover, I'm sure they will also tell you that it's better to have a separate file server and HTPC. At any rate, that motherboard should be fine for your needs. After that you'll just have to find a mITX that can carry 6-7 hard drives such as the Fractal Array R2 Nas case or the Lian Li PC-Q08B (6 max each - in the standard drive cages).
 
wonSR4 said:
Moreover, I'm sure they will also tell you that it's better to have a separate file server and HTPC.
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In general, this is very true.

What you want in a NAS OS and a HTPC OS are usually different. Also, I would strongly suggest you want an Intel NIC in the build.

Another thing to remember is that with the N330/ ION you can basically have a single low RPM fan system (usually PSU) if you use a cheap $70 40GB Intel X25-V SSD. Great on/ off times and zero noise with most small PSUs from 18 inches away. If you really wanted you could PicoPSU that kind of build with lots of room to spare.

6+ hard drives are going to mean you will want at least one or two fans pulling air over them. You also need a bigger PSU since your start-up power requirements will be too much for a cheap <200w PSU to power consistently and cleanly. Usually that means a bigger PSU fan and some time/ money spent on anti-vibration materials if you are using them in a HTPC environment.

But... if you really want you can do this no problem.
 
I have been looking at the Fractal design array 2 which has a 300w psu! Which i think would be enough for 6 drives and an atom, also this case has a fan that blows air over the drives.
 
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