I’ve got 10+ HDDs in various computers, and I was thinking about setting up a home NAS, preferably IDE (as I have more of them), but I’m not against IDE. I’ve been checking out Tom’s Hardware’s network area (http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/content/view/85/93/) and nothing spectacular jumps out at me. I’d prefer not to to the home brew route, and whip up one using an old PC (although I’ve got a ton of them), as I’m looking for something relatively quiet and small form factor. Any suggestions? I’d prefer a 4 HDD solution, with easy expandability in the future. I’ve been looking at Infrant’s stuff, but for my first time I’d rather not spend $600.
Another idea is to get something like this (external USB / firewire / SATA box):
http://www.macgurus.com/productpages/sata/satakits.php
However, I don’t trust that site (never heard anything about them one way or the other), and the box looks so generic, I’m sure I can find it from a reputable store, and for less, but no luck so far.
A third idea would be to make a HTPC (home theater PC), and or a PC w/ the new Home Server.
Any suggestions?
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