I been wanting a NAS build for awhile now and a finally have decided that I am going to build one, but I want to know your thoughts on the parts I have choice. I plan on getting more 4TB WDR hard drives later and I know it is better to get them all at once for storage efficiency and so you don't have to backup and delete/remake pools.
NAS Goals:
NAS Goals:
- Plex server Transcode & Stream (3 x 1080p)
- Basic storage music, movies, pictures, and backups/images of home computers.
- Be able to emote access. (cloud storage).
- 24/7 operation.
- Have fun and learn about FreeNAS without too many install/compatibility troubles.
- CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 v5
- Motherboard: Supermicro MBD-X11M-F-O Micro ATX LGA1151
- RAM: 2x Crucial 16GB(1x16GB) DDR4-2133 Memory
- Storage: 2x 4TB Western Digital Red Hard drives (Already own)
- Case: Fractal Design Define R4 ATX Mid Tower Case
- Power Supply: Corsair RMx 1000W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply