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by thadragun
Sat Aug 09, 2014 8:29 am
Forum: Green Computing
Topic: Want to build a low powered NAS. What to look for?
Replies: 3
Views: 14633

Want to build a low powered NAS. What to look for?

So for a REALLY long time I've wanted to build my own nas to replace my Qnap which is too slow and not enough storage space. I know I wont get the same low power consumption as my qnap, but I still want to go as low as I can without sacrificing speed. I tried figuring out parts myself but its just r...
by thadragun
Sat Jul 19, 2014 8:57 am
Forum: Green Computing
Topic: Replacing my server/NAS with something lower power
Replies: 76
Views: 103468

Re: Replacing my server/NAS with something lower power

Im looking to replace my QNAP TS-212 (not enough space, too slow) Finally came across this thread on google, now see in this forum people are actually looking to get low powered. Been interested in what you pick out. I don't have to go less then 10w but lower power usage the better. It's gonna be t...
by thadragun
Fri Jul 18, 2014 8:05 am
Forum: Green Computing
Topic: Replacing my server/NAS with something lower power
Replies: 76
Views: 103468

Re: Replacing my server/NAS with something lower power

Did you ever decide on parts for your new NAS? I've been looking around google forever , trying to figure out what I'm going to use to build. Everything Ive seen is not really low powered.. They are saying 60w idle is low powered, and parts are usually old/discontinued. Im looking to replace my QNAP...