Massive storage pc

[ominem]

Hi I want to build a massive storage pc to keep all my movies, series and games. I'll need 20Tb to start but I need a configuration that allow me to add more storage in the future. I'll appreciate any advice in hardware as and in configuration (to use RAID or not). I will use windows 7 system and will be copying the info constantly to all kind of usb devices so will need as much usb ports as possible. Thanks in advance and sorry for my english.

 

[USAFRet]

Start with 3 of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Archive-Internal-Hard-Drive/dp/B00XS423SC

Add more as needed.

 

[ominem]

Thanks for your answer but I was looking for a full system configuration.

 

[JQB45]

Ok if you want a full specification you will need to tell us your budget, location and any other details like case size limitations.

 

[USAFRet]

Thanks for your answer but I was looking for a full system configuration.

Well, we'd need a whole lot more detail
Start here: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/353572-31-build-upgrade-advice

Post back in the Systems Forum: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/forum-31.html

You focused on the "massive storage", so that's what I focused on.

 

[yoji]

May be you after the NAS type storage.. I have a ReadyNas (small one).. does the job and depending on which you go for - can manage storage sizes up to over a hundred TB.. and has RAId and other options
http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6
(check the "ReadyNas 300/500/700..." data sheet for spec options.)
There are other suppliers.. may be more modern with better options.. but at least will give you a feel for options.
HTH
Cheers

 

[ominem]

Ok, sorry, I would prefer 1150 socket and my budget is $800 for the tower with a little capacity ssd for the system but without hard drives. thanks

 

[JQB45]

Skylake, significantly less then $800. CPU power is not of huge concern when building a NAS. No discrete graphics card is needed. Things you could improve would be a more expensive case to suit your appearance preferences. Larger SSD.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($124.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170A-X1/3.1 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($67.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: Antec NSK4100 ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM (64-bit) ($121.98 @ B&H)
Total: $642.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-22 15:49 EST-0500

 

[jsmithepa]

THIS is massive

Norco DS-24H

 

[James Mason]

Buy 4 of these: http://www.microcenter.com/product/457043/X300_5TB_7,200_RPM_SATA_III_6Gb-s_35_Desktop_Internal_Hard_Drive_-_HDWE150XZSTA
and 1 of these: http://www.amazon.com/Mediasonic-ProBox-HF2-SU3S2-SATA-Enclosure/dp/B003X26VV4/ref=pd_sim_147_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=51LTv47F8OL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1Q57QZJJ47295DHMXTN3
Total cost: $655

Or for more expandable storage:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A4-6300 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($34.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88M PRO3+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($56.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Avexir Budget Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba X300 5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Toshiba X300 5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Toshiba X300 5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Toshiba X300 5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX Core Edition 850W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $800.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-22 17:43 EST-0500

Case has 8 slots for 3.5 drives.
Motherboard has 8 Sata ports.
Case has 2 USB ports in the front.
Motherboard has 6 USB ports in the back.
PSU has 11 Sata power connectors.
CPU has integrated graphics, it's just a storage system so it doesn't really need power.