letsallbefriends
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Hey everyone, new here, so...please...be gentle. I am a pack rat in every sense of the word, especially when it comes to data storage. I was considering building a pc specifically to store data in. Doesn't have to be too fancy, just good enough to run XP, and preferably use a cpu that isn't known to overheat, and the drives will probably be 5600 rpms to maintain low heat and longevity.
Below is what components I'm looking for, basically just wanted opinions or suggestions on good brand/models of the below:
case, small but room for fans, about 3 bays (one for temp gauge)
hard drives, preferably ones at 5600 rpm to stay slow and keep cool
a cool running chip, with good mobo, but cheap (remember, this is just for storage)
good brand of fans that run cool yet quiet
cheap temperature guage to go on front of case
how much ram should i need?
power supply?
removable hard drive trays?
Basically i want something cheap, yet runs cool and will allow me to easily remove and put new hard drives in on the fly. I wanted to use a pc-type setup because I figured it would allow the best method of keeping the drives cool, instead or putting hard drives in tiny usb enclosures that trap all the heat, and the ones with the tiny fans really dont do too good either.
Thanks for looking everyone.
Below is what components I'm looking for, basically just wanted opinions or suggestions on good brand/models of the below:
case, small but room for fans, about 3 bays (one for temp gauge)
hard drives, preferably ones at 5600 rpm to stay slow and keep cool
a cool running chip, with good mobo, but cheap (remember, this is just for storage)
good brand of fans that run cool yet quiet
cheap temperature guage to go on front of case
how much ram should i need?
power supply?
removable hard drive trays?
Basically i want something cheap, yet runs cool and will allow me to easily remove and put new hard drives in on the fly. I wanted to use a pc-type setup because I figured it would allow the best method of keeping the drives cool, instead or putting hard drives in tiny usb enclosures that trap all the heat, and the ones with the tiny fans really dont do too good either.
Thanks for looking everyone.