NAS drive or Desktop drive for a NAS set-up using Desktop PC

[naripeddi]

Hi all,

I would like to build a NAS server (for basic home media sharing) using an old PC at home. I need to buy HDDs for this purpose. Which ones should I go for? NAS HDDs or Desktop HDDs considering this PC will be ON 24x7 serving files as and when needed?

Regards

 

[asoroka]

If it is on 7x24 and you have multiple disks then go for NAS grade as they have better vibration tolerance.

Consider getting a dedicated NAS box as the power savings will really add up.
Typical PC will use 80-250W depending on load.

A good NAS will idle at 5W and peak at 25W.

You can us your old PC as an adhoc server machine or games machine that is only on when needed.