i wish! they are ~$260Aus over here. 2TBs are ~$109Aus. i cannot justify that price increase!
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They are similarly priced in the states right now, sadly.
I'm rockin 4 1.5TB drives in my file server right now. Hopefully the next time I upgrade those 3.0TB drives will be a little cheaper!
very nice. i have drives in external enclosure - so its a bit all over the place
* dual caddy 2x2TB RAID1
* dual caddy 2TB + 1TB
* 1TB
* 500GB
* File Server has 4x250GB in RAID5
* random other HDDs
i wish to combine these all into usable storage that is redundant, rather then just pishposhing around!
i am initially thinking of combining the existing 2x2TBs in RAID0 then another new set of 2x2TBs into the file server, which will hopefully tie me over until mid next year when i can grab some 3TBs
very nice. i have drives in external enclosure - so its a bit all over the place
* dual caddy 2x2TB RAID1
* dual caddy 2TB + 1TB
* 1TB
* 500GB
* File Server has 4x250GB in RAID5
* random other HDDs
i wish to combine these all into usable storage that is redundant, rather then just pishposhing around!
i am initially thinking of combining the existing 2x2TBs in RAID0 then another new set of 2x2TBs into the file server, which will hopefully tie me over until mid next year when i can grab some 3TBs
I really need to just do a single RAID5, but I have 2 independent 1.5TBs at 7200RPM and then 2 in RAID0 for Time Machine at 5400RPM. I was kinda worried the differing speeds wouldn't be great for a single RAID5. Time Machine is kind of pointless in this setup since I'm really just worried about hard drive failures anyway...
hardware or software based RAID5?
its REALLY recommended to have all RAID drives identical to the serial number.
After my PowerHac, I really want to build a VM server. That's got to be my next hardware project. That will be done after the move though, I have too much stuff even without the PowerHac to ship to New York whenever it happens!
as in Virtual Machine?
nice call, i want to do that but current RAM and32-bit limitations of my PC are crapabout $400 for a pretty good quality one - i dont think OSX can RAID5 btw.
Yeah so I can have a load of Virtual Machines.
Well The Dremel I have isn't that great, so I need to find something to cut the sheet metal a bit better (but something cheap!)
Any ideas?
Well The Dremel I have isn't that great, so I need to find something to cut the sheet metal a bit better (but something cheap!)
Any ideas?
There is a metal cutting blade thingy you can buy for the dremel for about 10 bucks. That's what I used. Bought it a Lowes or Home Depot.
EDIT: This is what I used to cut out the back panel
Attachments
Yess, that's the kind of thing I want! I was using some diamond tipped thing that did basically nothing...
I'm feeling a little sad that I'm not running my new kit, but it would be best if I don't try and bodge things and actually do it properly!
Did it take long to get through the metal? My housemate looked at the case and was amazed by a) how nice the case design is (he thought I was mad wanting to put all this work into using 'just a case' at first) and b) how high quality the metal is, as in how thick it is.
Also, Aria had a special on - £130 for an E5400 CPU, MSI G41 chipped motherboard and 2GB RAM, so that is what I'm using for this.
When it comes to the Virtual Machine Server, I'm going to use a cheap 4 or 6 core AMD processor and as much RAM as I can afford...
I'm feeling a little sad that I'm not running my new kit, but it would be best if I don't try and bodge things and actually do it properly!
Did it take long to get through the metal? My housemate looked at the case and was amazed by a) how nice the case design is (he thought I was mad wanting to put all this work into using 'just a case' at first) and b) how high quality the metal is, as in how thick it is.
Also, Aria had a special on - £130 for an E5400 CPU, MSI G41 chipped motherboard and 2GB RAM, so that is what I'm using for this.
When it comes to the Virtual Machine Server, I'm going to use a cheap 4 or 6 core AMD processor and as much RAM as I can afford...
With that attachment it took me about 5-10 minutes to do the entire back plate. In fact, I used the same attachment to cut fiberglass and plastic to mount a new grill on my truck. It works pretty well obviously
I was using an electric saw thing at first (non-dremel) and I broke about 3 blades and got nowhere before I just went a bought a dremel with that attachment.
That's great!
Also, how did you pull those standoffs off the motherboard with pliers? I've tried with some regular ones, but they just didn't seem to budge...
Also, how did you pull those standoffs off the motherboard with pliers? I've tried with some regular ones, but they just didn't seem to budge...
Use some of those blunt pliers (no idea what the technical term is for them) and rock them back and forth until they break off. You can also dremel them off haha
The pliers really did the trick!
When I tried them yesterday, I was trying to just pull them off (wasn't gonna work)
But today I have:
-Pulled the standoffs out
-Opened the acrylic opening for the PSU with the dremel
-Test fitted the PSU
-Cut a little of the backplate but worn one disc down and snapped another two...
I'm going to start my own thread about the build though... and here is the thread: https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=11338977#post11338977
When I tried them yesterday, I was trying to just pull them off (wasn't gonna work)
But today I have:
-Pulled the standoffs out
-Opened the acrylic opening for the PSU with the dremel
-Test fitted the PSU
-Cut a little of the backplate but worn one disc down and snapped another two...
I'm going to start my own thread about the build though... and here is the thread: https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=11338977#post11338977
well my hack/file server has had a drawback for a while - doesnt look like ill be able to invest for another month or so now
hopefully 2TBs will be even cheaper by then
i will probably get the Antec 1200 case - holds 12 HDDs which should be enough for me.
hopefully 2TBs will be even cheaper by then
i will probably get the Antec 1200 case - holds 12 HDDs which should be enough for me.
well my hack/file server has had a drawback for a while - doesnt look like ill be able to invest for another month or so now
hopefully 2TBs will be even cheaper by then
i will probably get the Antec 1200 case - holds 12 HDDs which should be enough for me.
Jealous.
I'm thinking about upgrading my gfx card. I have a GTX260 in there now but i want a bit more balls for playing games in W7. I'm looking around $200, any suggestions?
I'm not sure how easy it is to get it working with OS X, but I have been briefly looking at a gtx 460. Most likely impossible.
I was looking at a 460 too but it doesnt seem to play nice with OSX. 'Tis a shame because its a pretty great card at a good price.
The 460 is now fully compatible with OS X! It's a breeze to install too (from what I hear). I'll be upgrading the drivers on my box during exam break
well my hack/file server has had a drawback for a while - doesnt look like ill be able to invest for another month or so now
hopefully 2TBs will be even cheaper by then
i will probably get the Antec 1200 case - holds 12 HDDs which should be enough for me.
I am getting a step closer. Purchased 2x2TBs the other day, still wanting that antec case but i need a new PSU too
I am getting a step closer. Purchased 2x2TBs the other day, still wanting that antec case but i need a new PSU too
If you can live with 10 drive bays then I just picked up a Fractal Design Define XL it is close to the same price plus its minus the funky blue lights unless you enjoy that sort of thing..
The 460 is now fully compatible with OS X! It's a breeze to install too (from what I hear). I'll be upgrading the drivers on my box during exam break
Do you have a link? I'd like to check this out, though my wallet may hate me for it