Computer builders

[Sparky67]

OMG! A terabyte?!??

How much music are you storing or are you planning on using it for video too?

I think Shep has the best solution. Just buy a NAS and be done with it.

John

Actually, you limit yourself with a NAS. Depends on how much space you need. If you get into Hi Definition Video, well that 1 Terabyte hard drive will appear small in no time. External hard drives also have a slower access time to your files. I recommend in building a computer with a plenty of hard drive internal slots. I prefer the Lian-Li aluminum case, with 6 internal spaces for drive.
http://www.lian-li.com/v2/en/product...25&ss_index=62
Lian-Li also sells this HD Drive kit that uses 3 of your 5.25" drives to add 4 more hard drives.
http://www.lian-li.com/v2/en/product...s_index=12&g=f

I went with Micro Center to buy the components, their sales prices are comparable to Newegg. Intel cpu will comes with a 3 year warranty. Most motherboard warranties is usually 1 year. Micro Center offered me an extended 3 year warranty on the motherboard for an extra $35.

Jeff

http://www.kodakgallery.com/67rscamaro

[novanutcase]

Jeff knows his cases, that's for sure! I have that exact same one and it is the shiznit! I only have 3 of the HD cages filled though but definitely a great case. Just keep in mind that it's probably going to run you around $3,000+ to build your own. Unless you plan on using the computer you build as a jukebox I would go with NAS or, even cheaper, more XHD's!

John

[J-Rod]

WHy do you need a separate computer built just to store music? Will you be running media center apps on it, connected to some home theater system? If it's literally JUST for storage, 1.5TB external HD should more than suit your needs.

[DJW32]

WHy do you need a separate computer built just to store music? Will you be running media center apps on it, connected to some home theater system? If it's literally JUST for storage, 1.5TB external HD should more than suit your needs.

My laptop has too much memory being used on it. Also, my laptop is not fast enough to let me freely scroll around on one my 500 G external hard drive. It would be easier for me to have one computer just for music.