Repurpose Old PC into a NAS
Hi there,
I've got an older pc (I think I built it in 2016) just sitting on the floor. I was thinking I could get some use out of it by turning it into a NAS that can hold all my media. I have an Nvidia Shield Pro as my Plex server, and right now it's attached to a jbod with a usb cable. I'm thinking with a NAS I have more room to add storage, and the Shield could access through the network. I also have family that remote views my Plex.
These are the components of the old PC (it's currently running Win 11):
- Case: Fractal Design Define R5
- CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K CPU 4.00GHz, 4001 Mhz Mainboard: ASUS Z97-A-USB31
- RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3 1600
- PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 850 G2, 80+ GOLD 850W
- GPU: Nvidia GTX 980
I would like to make it lower power.
I figure I can lose the GPU and just use the onboard graphics (I'm hoping I can remote into it after it's built and won't need to connect a monitor). But would I have to change anything else out, like the mobo or CPU, or PSU to be more power efficient?
I'd get a network card so I can plug into the 10g port of my Netgear R9000.
I have a variety of hard drives to use, and if I've read correctly UnRaid is the way to go with mismatched drives.
If there's anything I've left out, please let me know.
Thanks in advance.